My dog is limping, leg swollen. Should I give her dog aspirin?

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She woke up this morning wining and wouldn’t walk on her right leg. I pressed on it and it didn’t bother her but it’s a little swollen above her paw. I found I can buy dog aspirin. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year old | 50 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. When dogs are 'non-ambulatory'- not walking on a leg, this is usually a sign of significant pain. Also, swelling is concerning for either a significant injury (fracture/dislocation), an infection or abscess (pocket of pus), or in older animals we worry about cancers. I would recommend having Swayde seen by a vet to see if anything serious is going on, and would recommend x-rays. Best of luck with Swayde.

My dog is limping, leg swollen. Should I give her dog aspirin?

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