My dog's paw is swollen. How to ease pain and stop licking before vet?

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My dogs paw is swollen, I'm going to take him to vet tomorrow but is there anything I can give him for the pain? I'm worried he will keep licking at it until I return from work to take him to the vet. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Human over the counter pain medications can be toxic to dogs so do not give her any. She will need a prescription pain medication made for dogs. If she is bothering the leg than you could get an E-collar at a pet store to prevent her from licking the leg while you are at work. Otherwise, call your vet and see if you could drop her off in the morning on the way to work and have them examine/treat her leg and keep her for the day.

My dog's paw is swollen. How to ease pain and stop licking before vet?

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