what can i do for my dog that is limping?
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['Give your dog nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease inflammation. ... ', 'Apply an ice pack or heating pad.', 'Make sure your dog rests. ... ', 'Walk your dog on a leash, taking it slowly at first.']
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, help reduce swelling, stiffness, and joint pain in humans, and they can do the same for your dog. They can bring relief to a dog with arthritis, or one who's just had surgery.
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Witnessing your dog being unable to stand up suddenly can be very alarming. This can happen as dogs age, or it could be the result of an injury or illness. Instead of brushing it off and seeing if it gets better with time, call your vet and schedule an appointment immediately.
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How is wobbler syndrome treated? If a dog with wobbler syndrome can be treated medically, rather than surgically, their treatment is generally conducted on an outpatient basis. Conservative, non-surgical treatment consists of managing pain and restricting activity for several months.
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Fortunately, most dogs with FCE will recover spontaneously (see prognosis, below). Physical therapy (e.g., underwater treadmill) can be helpful to facilitate recovery and build strength. Patience is needed while recovery is occurring.
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If his leg is broken it will take about 6 to 8 weeks to heal. a vet can put a splint on your bird's leg to help it heal correctly.
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Put him on a bland food diet. Slowly attempt to give your dog small doses of bland foods like boiled chicken, rice, pumpkin, etc. As your dog demonstrates the ability to hold food down, you can start giving food in greater quantities. Re-introduce a regular diet.
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['Play with or walk her every day.', "Give her fun toys while you're gone, including puzzle toys to keep her busy.", "Keep your dog inside when you can't watch her.", "Take her to doggy day care or have a friend walk her if you'll be gone for a long time."]
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CCL injuries in dogs are one of the most commonly seen orthopedic problems. Depending on the severity of the CCL injury, a dog's symptoms might range from having a hint of lameness to being unable to bear weight on the injured leg. A dog with a CCL injury may also have swelling on the inside of the knee.
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If you notice that your dog has a limp tail and is not wagging happily when you walk through the door, she may have a condition known as limber tail. This sad state of tail has many names, including cold-water tail, broken wag, swimmer's tail, frozen tail, and sprung tail.
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Your vet will administer a measured overdose of a drug, similar to an anaesthetic, which will put your dog into a deep and permanent 'sleep. ' There will usually be a veterinary nurse in the room to help the vet, and you should also be able to stay throughout if you like, to stroke or cuddle your dog as they drift off.
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Lameness (or limping) in dogs can be caused by several underlying reasons. Lameness is typically in response to injury or abnormal anatomy and your pet may or may not be in pain. Lameness can affect just one leg or multiple legs, and can be constant or come and go.
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Wash your hands, clean your pet's wound with antiseptic and make sure to clean your tweezers with isopropyl alcohol. Keep an eye on the area where the tick was to see if an infection surfaces. If the skin remains irritated or infected, make an appointment with your veterinarian.
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["Keep your dog's weight down to reduce neck and back stress, especially for breeds predisposed to the disease.", 'Use a harness when going on walks to reduce neck stress that can occur if using a neck leash.', 'Minimize jumping on/off furniture.', 'Finally, consider a back brace to minimize risk.']
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['Extend Pets Joint Care For Dogs. ... ', 'Transforme Joint Care Supplement for Dogs and Cats. ... ', 'Seraquin Nutritional Supplement for Dogs. ... ', 'Dr Dog Hip, Joint, and Bones Complete Care – 90 Cold Pressed Soft Chews. ... ', 'Feed My Pooch Advanced Joint Supplement.']
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['Drink small sips of clear liquids to rehydrate. ... ', 'Get plenty of rest. ... ', 'Refrain from “hair of the dog” or drinking more to “feel better.” ... ', 'Take ibuprofen to relieve pain.']
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Your veterinarian will probably recommend a topical therapy, like a cream, ointment, and/or medicated shampoo to help treat and control the infection. Your vet might also suggest clipping long-haired dogs to speed up treatment and shaving the hair from affected areas.