Dog limping, swollen leg after jumping. It's getting worse, home care?

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A friend's farm dog got scared going upstairs & turned suddenly & jumped down 1/2 flight of stairs on to concrete. seemed ok but 2 days later started limping & now it has been 8 weeks & only gotten worse. Leg is not hot or painful to touch, she does bear weight on it but limps badly. It appears swollen 2x normal size around the middle of the leg, but swelling is kind of hard. She does not mind her leg being pressed on or moved. Eating, drinking fine. Any home care advice? they Can't afford xray. Pet's info: Dog | Great Pyrenees | Female | spayed | 6 years and 1 month old | 110 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Lina! If they aren't able to take her to see a vet, then I'm afraid the options are very limited. They can restrict her exercise (short leash walks to potty only, no running or jumping, crate rest the rest of the time) for the next 10 days to see if the swelling and lameness resolve. If there is no improvement with this plan, or if Lina seems excessively painful, then there is really no other option but to see the vet for an exam and x-rays.

Dog limping, swollen leg after jumping. It's getting worse, home care?

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