Puppy leg injury, no vet available, and he's in pain. What to do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My puppy leg got hurt by a door and it seems like his bone got cut and as there is a lockdown in the whole island no vet is available what should i do? He seems to be in a lot a pain
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on April 4th, 2020
I am so very soory your pet has such a severe injury and no available vet anywhere for the moment. There isn't a whole lot you can do to help with the pain besides soaking this area in a Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water bath to help relieve some of the inflammation and also cut down on any bacteria that may develop at the site of the injury. You should also clean this daily with sterile saline. Applying a cold compress (for 5 mins max twice daily) on the area first can also help with pain anf inflammation. We can't recommend any over the counter pain medicine b/c they can be quite toxic in pets and therefore we can't risk it. I would try to do this and wrap the leg as best you can with materials (Tefla pad, continuous gauze, cast padding) from your local pharmacy. You can certainly also look up "how to bandage your pets leg" on youtube to learn how to do this safely and without cutting off any circulation in the process. Then work diligently to try and find any vet in the area that can help your poor puppy moving forward, because it sounds like he will certainly need medical attention moving forward if we are going to help him save this leg. I hope that your puppy is going to be ok moving forward. Poor guy. Take care.
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Published on January 21st, 2020
Poor little puppy! Unfortunately there are no human pain medications you can give him. Many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I would look up to find the closest vet to you and take him into them now.
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Published on August 10th, 2019
Poor Butch! I recommend resting him for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done. If he still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. He may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.
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Published on February 28th, 2018
Hi there! I'm afraid there are no human over-the-counter pain medications that are safe for use in dogs - so if you think he's in pain, I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam. Your veterinarian can prescribe a safe and effective pain medication for him if needed. In the meantime, the best thing to do at home is keep him calm and quiet so that he doesn't injure the leg further. Make sure that he has a soft padded bed to lay on, and don't allow any running or jumping. You can try holding a warm compress on the affected area if you can tell what part of the leg is hurting him, as this can sometimes help with muscle pain and soreness.
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