Dog sprained leg, still in pain & panting. Should I go back to vet?

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my dog recently sprained his leg and we went to the vet on monday and they gave us a medicine to give him for 3 days but he's still in pain and crying and now he keeps panting really excessively and i don't know what's wrong with him but it's worrying me. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 3 years and 7 months old | 6.6 lbs

Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

By today I would have expected there to be a great improvement in his condition, especially considering the pain medication. I would make a review appointment at the vet as there may be something more serious going on such as a subtle fracture or a tear in a ligament. The vet can do a thorough ortho exam, but it may be necessary for him to be sedated and have xrays to be sure what is going on. Try and keep him calm and confined in the mean time.

Dog sprained leg, still in pain & panting. Should I go back to vet?

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