My dog is limping after a walk. What should I do before vacation?

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My pug is 5 years old and she stared limping last night on her right hind leg. Prior to the onset of the limp, she went on a long walk and was quite tired. This morning she was back to walking and running normally for a couple hours before she started limping again. She seems completely fine other than the limp. She lets me touch the leg, press on it, and move it and seems okay. There also does not appear to be anything in her paw. I'm leaving on vacation tomorrow and wondering what to do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | spayed | 21 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Well as long as she isn't painful then a vet visit can be scheduled when you get back if she is still having problems. It may not be enough time to get her seen before you go on vacation. And she may just have a muscle sprain, in which case it will improve and resolve on its own within a few days to a few weeks. There are no safe over the counter pain mess to give pets so I would not recommend that. However you can do a warm compress on the painful areas twice daily for 5-10 minutes and do light massage of her leg daily. Have whoever is watching her to monitor her closely and have her on strict limited activity and leash walk her only when she goes outside. I hope Lily has a full and speedy recovery. Best wishes and take care.

My dog is limping after a walk. What should I do before vacation?

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