Puppy paw swollen after jump. OTC pain relief or vet visit needed?

Unfortunately, there are no over the counter human pain medications that are safe for pets. If he will allow, you can use an ice pack wrapped in a towel or a frozen bag of peas to put on the foot and help with swelling. Try to limit his activity to allow the foot time to rest. If he starts limping, or if the swelling has not gone down in 24-48 hours, I recommend that Titus see a vet for appropriate pain medications.

Poor Rex! Unfortunately, there are no safe OTC medications you can give him, as many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. You can try soaking his paw in an Epsom salt bath to see if that helps with the swelling. If it doesn't, he will need to see a vet on Monday. He may have an infection in his paw or he could have a foreign body causing the swelling. The vet can diagnose what is causing the swelling so Rex can be treated.

Poor Walter! You are right that you should try to keep him off of it as much as possible, and I recommend resting him for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a lead only, and bring him right back in when he's done. If he still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it.

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

If it just started you can let Bear rest for a few days with minimal walking and minimal physical exercise, if it does not improve within 3-4 days you will have to take him to the vet in order to get it checked and treated, she might need pain killers for a few days. if the vet think it's something more serious such as a fracture or joint injury, he might recommend to have an xray done as well.

Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give Dusty. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Rest her as much as possible this weekend. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to potty on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. Have her seen by a vet on Monday.

Poor Chico! You can try soaking his paw in an Epsom salt bath. That can help with swelling. If his toe is still very swollen in the morning and/or he's still in a lot of pain in the morning, then he needs to see a vet right away. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.