My dog's leg is swelling after a nail injury and vet visit. Is it normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 65 lbs
My dog stepped on a nail which was buried about 2 inches into his leg. A vet removed it after taking xrays. My dog was prescribed cephalexyn 500mg, and tramadol 50mg. His leg is starting to swell. Is this normal?
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Published on June 22nd, 2017
There could be some swelling from inflammation but it would be a good idea to have your vet rechecked the leg to make sure there is not an infection. If so, your vet may need to add or change antibiotics. Your vet could also prescribe an anti-inflammatory to help with the swelling.
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Published on October 1st, 2017
This kind of swelling could be due to nail bed infection or a growth. Please, take Mason to a vet to get the leg examined and to find out what is going on. Treatment for nail bed infection is usually straigh forward but it does involve prescribing a course of antibiotics. Investigation and treatment for a growth may involve surgery.
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