My puppy's paw is swollen, shaking, and he's stumbling. Vet now?

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I was giving my dachshund puppy a bath and he started climbing out, I think he hurt his paw because he cried for a second then seemed fine. Later after his bath his paw looked limp and overextended, but he could move it and he’s walking fine.. other than stumbling a bit. It seemed to get better because he’s running but then it started shaking and he’s looking at it. It’s pretty swollen now too, should I take him to the animal hospital tonight or tomorrow? Or will this heal on its own? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 3 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Teddy. I'm concerning that his paw is pretty swollen, he's shaking, and stumbling. Given these symptoms and his young age, I would take him into the animal hospital tonight to be safe. Best of luck.

My puppy's paw is swollen, shaking, and he's stumbling. Vet now?

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