My dog is limping after play. Should I worry or give her pain meds?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 77 lbs
Hello, my 6 year old , 77LB Pitbull and I just were playing a lot of fetch, we came home , gave a bath and now noticed she is limping a little on her front leg, she doesn't seem in pain, is still wagging her tail. I have ROVERA 75MG, should I give her one? Should I be worried
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Published on March 15th, 2019
No, I would not give Denver this medication, I can't say if it's safe for her or not. She is in pain if she's limping. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.
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Published on February 24th, 2018
I recommend resting Tucker for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any more baby aspirin. It causes GI ulcers and bleeding in dogs, and is not safe to give. Do not give her any other human pain medications either, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. Good luck, I hope this helps!
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Published on October 24th, 2019
It could be Iris has strained a ligament. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.
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Published on June 19th, 2017
If you're still seeing the same veterinarian that's saw Shadow the first time/most recent time she had this issue you could consider calling them and seeing if they will approve over the phone pain medication. In the meantime I would recommend continuing keeping her rested/exercise restricted. This may mean keeping her in a kennel when you're not home or small room that has a nonskid surface. She should only go outside for bathroom purposes only. If she has increasing pain, weakness of any limb, or starts dragging her a leg she needs to be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Unfortunately legally we can't advise any oral medications via Internet consultation. I would advise you not to give any human pain medication as they could be toxic to dogs.
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