Hurt Leg-Advice please

[Daisy Duke]

Daisy was jumping off of the chair thismorning and she caught her leg in the gap of the footrest. She cried, but seemed fine, and after a rest she is limping all over. There is no swelling to the leg, and it does not seem to hurt her when I move it. I called the vet, and they said not to give her anything because they don't want her to feel better and then re-injure it. I dont think it is an injury, I think it just got twisted and sore. They will not tell me what kind of aspirin I can give her or how much. Would you suggest to give it to her and if so, how much?

P.S. She is 65 lbs

[moondog]

It sure sounds like an injury to me, the distinction being how much of an injury. I tend to agree with your vet, a little pain is self-limiting and can help your dog restrict her own activity until it heals. If you see swelling or an obviously painful limping (more than just a slight limp) that goes on for more than a day, I'd take her in for the vet to check. In the meantime, make sure she's not doing any roughhousing, bouncing, or running around.

[Daisy Duke]

Okay! Thanks! I am leaving tonight, but I will tell my mom!

[damp]

Nope I would not give her any medication… but REST for a few days.

Painkillers very often make the dog feels “fit for fight”, when they in fact should be allowed to feel a bit pain and unpleasantness to recover natural from minor injuries.

Keep in touch with your vet if things change.

[alexav]

Is it a foreleg or hind?

[Daisy Duke]

alexa--it is a hind leg

[alexav]

Originally Posted by Daisy Duke

alexa--it is a hind leg

HOPEFULLY it's just a sprain but just in case,
Say some prayers to the ACL Gods....maybe a burned offering or two...