Why is my dog still limping after I removed a thorn from his paw?

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i heard my dog yelp and after the yelp he stopping putting a lot of pressure on his front leg. i took out a small thorn from his paw but his leg is still bent and he wont put a lot of pressure on it. he was licking the paw. what should i do? Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | 2 months and 23 days old | 8 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Bean! He is so cute! It looks like he is experiencing some pain. I am not sure if he still has a thorn in his paw, he could have a strain/sprain, or possibly a fracture. Since he isn't putting weight on it, you should have him examined by a vet to determine the cause and prescribe a pain medication to help with the discomfort. If you havean emergncy clinic near you then you could take him there for treatment. Hope he feels better soon!

Why is my dog still limping after I removed a thorn from his paw?

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