My dog has a mild front paw sprain. What to do besides rest and ice?

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What should I do for a very mild sprain in my dog's front right paw, other than making her rest and carefully applying ice? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 1 year and 10 months old | 40 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Good job, you are doing the right treatment. I like to leash walk them and only go out for potty breaks. Running and jumping can make it worse. I use ice two to four times daily for five to ten minutes. This should improve in a few days. If Ahyoka is not improving then I would bring her in for an exam and X-ray to make sure there is not a broken bone in her wrist. If it's still ill painful they can prescribe pain medication until it heals. I do not recommend giving any human pain medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Ahyoka.

My dog has a mild front paw sprain. What to do besides rest and ice?

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