My dog's leg is swollen, he can't walk. What can I give him?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Newfoundland | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 120 lbs
My dog can’t walk on his front right leg. It’s swollen on the upper part of leg. And I can’t feel a small lump. He helps when I touch it. Can’t get into my vet u til Thursday not sure why I can do and what’s safe to give him?
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Published on February 2nd, 2019
Unfortunately there are no OTC medications you can give Covie, many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. He sounds extremely painful if he can't walk on his leg, and he cannot wait until Thursday to see a vet. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.
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Published on July 19th, 2018
Poor Billy! Unfortunately there are no safe OTC pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic, and can be fatal. Even things like supposed "dog aspirin" isn't safe because it can cause GI ulcers and bleeding. The only safe pain medications for him are available from the vet. I would rest him until you can get him into the vet. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a lead only, and bring him right back in when he's done. You can also try putting a cold compress on his leg to see if that helps. Best of luck.
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