My dog got her leg stuck in the door, and now it's tender. It's not broken but seems sore. Is there an over the counter pain relief I can give her?

I would not recommend giving Loki any over the counter pain medication. Motrin is toxic to dogs, and while Tylenol technically can be given to dogs it is not the best option. I would recommend restricting his activity for now and if he continues to limp you should see your vet for an exam. They can prescribe a safe pain medication. If Loki seems like he can't get comfortable tonight, or if you see any swelling around the leg you may want to see an emergency veterinarian.

There are no totally safe OTC medications you can give to Loki. For his safety and well-being, have him examined by your veterinarian to diagnose soft tissue injury or ,more seriously, fractures. After an exam, the vet can prescribe the appropriate medication for pain relief. Do not medicate him without the advice of your veterinarian.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear that Eva injured her leg! Unfortunately, there are no safe human pain medications that can be given to dogs. Medications such as Advil, Aspirin or Tylenol can be fatally toxic to dogs, and should not be given. They can also interfere with medications that your veterinarian will want to prescribe when he/she sees Eva on Monday. The best thing you can do to help Eva in the meantime is restrict her activity. If she has a crate, I recommend keeping her in this during the day and night, except for taking her out on a leash to urinate/defecate outside 3-4 times per day. If you don't have a crate, keeping her restricted to one room in the house where she cannot run or jump on/off things will be the most helpful. If you feel that Eva is in too much pain - i.e. she is whining or crying constantly - she should be seen by an emergency veterinarian and you should not wait until Monday. I hope this is helpful!