My puppy is limping with a swollen, painful paw. What should I do?

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Hi! My puppy is 5 months old. German Shepherd mix. She have a farthest toe on her right front paw swollen. I noticed a blood around the nail three days ago. Next day it was ok. Today after a walk she starts limping, can't find a rest, avoids to step on the paw completely and sometimes cry in pain. What can I do now to help her? Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 12 days old | 25 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

There can be many things causing the swelling and pain in her paw, including infection, broken toe bone, soft tissue sprain, or torn ligaments. I would recommend that Lexi get checked out by a vet as soon as possible. The vet will do a thorough exam, and may recommend x-rays. Then appropriate medications for pain can be prescribed. In the meantime, try to limit her activity. You can also use an ice-pack wrapped in a towel for 15 minutes at a time to help with pain and swelling. Unfortunately, there are no OTC human pain medications that would be safe to use in Lexi.

My puppy is limping with a swollen, painful paw. What should I do?

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