Though not an emergency, all patients demonstrating lameness should be evaluated by a veterinarian experienced in orthopedic examinations and lameness evaluation. Causes can be wide ranging; from a foot pad injury to spinal issues and treatment will always depend on the results of a confident diagnosis.
And Laura is absolutely correct! Never give a human medication to your pet unless under the expressed medical advice of your veterinarian… Dr. Google may seem like an easy path to take, but that road can lead to a plethora of problems.
Cheers,
Dr K
Anonymous
8 years ago
do not give human medication without direction from your dog’s veterinarian.
for how long has she been limping? have you tried crate rest to see if this is something that will heal itself? in your shoes, i’d put her on crate rest (no running around the house, no jumping on and off beds – in the crate, out to toilet in the yard ON LEASH, then back in the crate with toys/chews to keep her busy) for at least a day or two, minimum.
Hello Bob.
Though not an emergency, all patients demonstrating lameness should be evaluated by a veterinarian experienced in orthopedic examinations and lameness evaluation. Causes can be wide ranging; from a foot pad injury to spinal issues and treatment will always depend on the results of a confident diagnosis.
And Laura is absolutely correct! Never give a human medication to your pet unless under the expressed medical advice of your veterinarian… Dr. Google may seem like an easy path to take, but that road can lead to a plethora of problems.
Cheers,
Dr K
do not give human medication without direction from your dog’s veterinarian.
for how long has she been limping? have you tried crate rest to see if this is something that will heal itself? in your shoes, i’d put her on crate rest (no running around the house, no jumping on and off beds – in the crate, out to toilet in the yard ON LEASH, then back in the crate with toys/chews to keep her busy) for at least a day or two, minimum.