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My dog's leg is up after a broom fell. Should I take him to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Male | neutered | 10 years old | 13 lbs

Hi a broom slided off the chair and landed on my dog’s back but when he moved the broom fell and he turned around and his leg was up in the air did it really hurt his foot or is the dog exaggerating? Should I take the dog to vet and see what happened to his paw?

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 7th, 2018

I hope Sam is feeling better today! If though it was the broom, not the chair that fell on him, he still could have broken a bone in his foot. If he is still noticeably limping, take him to the vet as soon as you can. If he is not favoring the foot anymore, allow him rest (don’t encourage exercise) for the next few days and take him in if he isn’t continuing to improve. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

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    The chair certainly could have broken a bone seeing that Sam is a Toy Poodle. The bones in this breed are more fragile and easier to break than that of a larger breed. I would recommend having him examined by a veterinarian and have x-rays taken of the affected leg to be on the safe side. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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