nikki
My dog had a bandage wrapped around her paw when I woke up this morning her paw was double in size . what can I do to help the swelling go down?
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Master Advisor Matthew says:
January 27th, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Hi, It sounds like the bandage might have been applied too tight. I would advise taking her back to the vet clinic where the bandage was applied to have the paw re-dressed. If this is the cause, the paw will soon return to its normal size once the bandage is reapplied correctly. Anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed too. Anyhow, other causes of swelling such as cellulitus or infection also require treatment.
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User says:
January 27th, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Isn't it ok to give her some Ibprofuen as a temporary anti inflammatory until the vet opens?
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Master Advisor Matthew says:
January 27th, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Ibuprofen is not recommended at all and can cause toxicity in dogs. Aspirin is more effective, but giving half an aspirin tablet (with some food) would prevent the vet from giving a better anti-inflammatory drug as the aspirin would still be in the system. You might want to apply an ice pack or bag of frozen peas to the paw to decrease the inflammation, that is perfectly safe. Also loosen the bandage yourself if tightness might be the problem.
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User says:
January 27th, 2008 at 06:12 PM
We took that bandage off. And I meant to say aspirin that is what my vet had recommended before for something else. The vet won't be open here til tomorrow. So that's why I need to do something now for her pain and inflammation. Thank you for your help.
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Master Advisor Matthew says:
January 27th, 2008 at 06:16 PM
You are welcome. I would advise strict rest also until your veterinary appointment, if she's not walking on it it shouldn't bother her as much.
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