My dog has a sprained front wrist. How long will it take to heal?

Poor Willow. I would have her seen by a vet to get pain medication. Please do not give her any human pain medications as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Until you can get her into a vet, rest her. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a leash and bring her right back in when she’s done. Best of luck.

It could be Sadie has injured her paw, such as a ligament strain or even a broken bone. 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'm really happy to hear Ruby has not done any seriois damage to her leg, Im sure you are relieved. Ten days rest is what I would suggest for a sprain. See how she is getting on and if she still is a little sore you can extend the period. If she is not making good improvement I would go back to the vet.

Good job, you are doing the right treatment. I like to leash walk them and only go out for potty breaks. Running and jumping can make it worse. I use ice two to four times daily for five to ten minutes. This should improve in a few days. If Ahyoka is not improving then I would bring her in for an exam and X-ray to make sure there is not a broken bone in her wrist. If it's still ill painful they can prescribe pain medication until it heals. I do not recommend giving any human pain medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Ahyoka.

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.

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.