My dog hurt her leg and is limping. What can I do before the vet?

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Phoebe hurt her shoulder and/or leg yesterday. Not sure from what. She stands on okay, but she does favor it when she walks. She takes Metacam already for arthritis. I'm not sure if this is arthritis now. I pressed around on her leg and it didn't bother her. It doesn't seem like a fracture if she was okay with me pressing on it. Whenever I had fractures, it hurt to press on it. Her paw looks okay too. Is there something I can do for her until the vet (on Wednesday)? Ice? Heat? Something else? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 8 years and 1 month old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Pheobe. Rest her until then. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. You can try some ice on the sore area to see if that helps.

My dog hurt her leg and is limping. What can I do before the vet?

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