My puppy's back paw hurts and he won't stand. Is it an emergency?

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My 13 week old puppy seems to have hurt his back right paw. We can move and bend it and apply pressure, nothing feels broken. But he will not stand on it. Do I take him to emergency vet? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 2 days old | 20 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Poor Boomer! If it's not visibly swollen, I would give him a little bit of rest/limited activity to see if it improves the foot. However, if it is swelling, doesn't improve with kennel rest, or is painful/causing him to yelp or limp badly, then it is best seen by your vet as soon as possible. Until you can be seen by your vet, continued kennel rest (leashed walks only, limited time on foot, etc) can help reduce further injury and discomfort.

My puppy's back paw hurts and he won't stand. Is it an emergency?

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