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Mobility issue

Published on: January 04, 2023 • By: dogmama17 · In Forum: Dogs
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dogmama17
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January 04, 2023 at 07:56pm
Hello, My dog injured his front left leg while running yesterday and now will not fully extend his leg. He can still put pressure on it just not fully extend it. What should I do to help him and when should I take him to the vet?
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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January 04, 2023 at 08:51pm
Oh dear - that sounds sore and as though it definitely needs pain relief and assessment, sooner rather than later.  Do you have an emergency vet you can speak to to get this assessed and make a plan?   Never give human pain meds to a dog without vet advise because they can be a bit much for tge liver and kidneys - best to speak to your professional and ask for triage.  Do please let us know how you get on.
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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January 04, 2023 at 08:57pm
Oh dear - that sounds as though it may be sore and definitely warrants pain releif and assessment, sooner rather than later.  Do you have an emergency vet you can speak to, to get this assessed and make a plan?  Never give human pain meds to a dog without vet advice because they can sometimes be a bit much for the liver and kidneys - best to ask your professional for triage.  They should give you an appointment appropriate to the urgency of the situation, based on their assessment. Do please let us know how you get on.
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