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What to do if my dog has a swollen paw, fever, and is limping?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 9 years and 9 months old | 90 lbs

Swollen hind paw, fever, limping and lameness

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 24th, 2019

Poor Zubert! He's in pain if he's liming, and his paw could be infected if he has a fever and the paw itself is swollen. He should see a vet now. 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. Best of luck.

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