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cheekycharlie
Adult Weim
Joined: 26 Oct 2007
Posts: 269
Location: Cumbria uk
Fur Kids: Charile, weimaraner, |
 Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:51 am Post subject: sprains and bruising |
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charlie had an accident this morning while out on a walk with me and my children he was running with the girls and ran into a small tree knocking it down 
the squealing was terrible and he obviously hurt himself badly once we settled him down we notice he was limping on one of his front leg (obviously the one that hit the tree) i don't think he's broken it as we can touch it and move it but it must be sprained or bruised has anyone any advice on how to care for a sprain/bruise?
he's resting and when we encourage him to get up he is holding his weight on it much better than this morning but he wont get up without us poking him.
when i phoned a vet (not our usual one as they are closed until later) he said to let him rest for a while if he's holding some weight on it it's a good sign.
anyone help? |
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simis
Champion Weim
Joined: 18 Jan 2008
Posts: 895
Fur Kids: Rosie - weim
Louise & Kodiak - Siamese kitties |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:56 am Post subject: |
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Perhaps some baby aspirin for the pain? Only other thing that comes to mind is like for humans for acute injuries - RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
Feel better Charlie! |
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kjnewk
Adult Weim
Joined: 09 Oct 2007
Posts: 291
Location: San Antonio, TX - Heading to Ohio Soon!!
Fur Kids: Bella
Gracie Mae
Ivan a.k.a. Mr. Magoo
R.I.P. Sweet Boy
20 Jun 2008 |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:33 am Post subject: |
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| Do a search for Arnica. I have used it in the past to reduce inflammation. I think you'll find some good information on it. |
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scrbear11
Adult Weim
Joined: 09 Jul 2008
Posts: 472
Fur Kids: "Zehen" 1/2/08 Weimaraner
"Zuna" 5/4/08 Rhodesian Ridgeback |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:23 am Post subject: |
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| I'm always leery of giving dogs people medication- even aspirin. Just make him rest. If he's still limping on Monday I'd get him in. If nothing else they can give you some pain medication to make him more comfortable. |
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greydogs
Champion Weim
Joined: 09 Oct 2007
Posts: 517
Location: portland
Fur Kids: vishnu
lakshmi |
| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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definitely arnica against all bruising an sprains. it also helps against shock. it will not interfere with other meds.
you get arnica at a health food store, it comes in a little tube. either small beads or tablets. |
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cheekycharlie
Adult Weim
Joined: 26 Oct 2007
Posts: 269
Location: Cumbria uk
Fur Kids: Charile, weimaraner, |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 9:40 am Post subject: |
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| thanks for the replies guys he's much better today just a slight limp and the area is heavily bruised i think he was very lucky it wasn't much worse. |
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kamfam
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 2260
Location: Cleveland, OH
Fur Kids: Glacier, Samoyed
Darby, Weimaraner
Kam, Weimaraner
9/20/06 - 6/05/08 |
| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:29 am Post subject: |
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Oh, poor Charlie  . Healing thoughts sent via airmail! |
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