Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered
Hello, I am dog sitting for a neighbor and I Believe the dog sprained his leg. What can I do, the paw is very swollen. Thanks, Alexis
1 Answer
Published on July 7th, 2017
Poor King! If the paw is very swollen, it definitely sounds like something is wrong. I would recommend contacting the owner to let them know, and getting their permission to take King to the vet - he may need x-rays to help determine how severe his injury is, and the vet can also prescribe safe and effective pain medication to make him more comfortable. Until you are able to reach the owner, you can keep King as calm and quiet as possible to avoid any additional damage to his paw - this means short leash walks to potty only, no running or jumping.
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