My dog sprained her front leg. What can I do to help her now?

I can only speculate what her vet wants her to do, but I can give you my suggestions. I would rest Aki as much as possible. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a leash only, and bring her right back in when she's done. No walks. You may need to keep her confined to a small room or crate to make sure she stays rested. Give any pain medications prescribed by the vet, and do NOT give her any human ones. Those are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I'd give your vet a call in the morning to see how long they want her to rest, and if there are any additional instructions. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Poor Indy. She may have overdone it, or could have strained something. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I hope this helps.

It can take a few weeks for a sprain to heal. I would rest Sadie during this time. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. She may also benefit from some pain medications, so I would have Sadie seen by a vet who can prescribe some for her. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

Legally, we are prohibited from recommending any medication without a physical exam and a VPCR (veterinarian-patient-client relationship). Many OTC medications can be toxic to dogs, so it important to discuss them with your veterinarian before giving anything. If Max is extremely painful, have him examined at the nearest veterinary ER. If he is behaving normally, crate him or restrict activity until morning and have him seen by your vet when the clinic opens.

Poor Asha. The best thing you can do is to crate her or confine her so she will rest. She needs to get off that leg and rest. If it is a soft tissue injury like a sprain it should improve after a couple of days. If she is still limping when your vet reopens the. I would have your vet take a look at her to ensure she doesn’t need any pain meds or X-rays to rule out a fracture. If she seems really painful and whimpering then ou may want to take her to your local emergency clinic today. I would not give her any human pain meds as most are toxic to dogs. I hope this helps.

Poor Shadow! It could just be a sprain. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

It's not recommended to use any human medication without it being prescribed by a vet first. That's because many human pain relievers are toxic to dogs, and can be fatal if given. I would have Bruno seen by a vet to get a safe pain reliever and anti-inflammatory for him.