Ginger has a sore foot

[Glacier]

Aspirin is ok on a short term basis. It can cause upset tummies if used for too long. It's tylenol and other acetiminophen brands that are dangerous. I used to occasionally give my dogs a low dose aspirin. Don't have to anymore since my vet just gave me a big ol' bottle of Metacam to use as needed, plus Goldie has meloxicam too(same drug in a different form).

I'd let her rest it as much as possible until you can talk to your vet. She probably just stepped on something the wrong way or poked herself.

I hope Ginger is feeling better soon.

[areias]

We give my dog allergy medication to make her sleepy during oncoming thunderstorms...if need be you could use that too. Just a pill, or 1/2 a pill. People also use it for puppies that have an injury they shouldn't be jumping around with.

And aspirin is perfectly fine, although if used for too long i've heard of stomach ulcers and such. Did she rub her pad raw? Or maybe just sore...anyways keep us updated.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Awwwwww!! Poor Ginger! I hope all is well with her today at the vet Joyce(if she needs to go). Hugs and kisses coming your way Ginger girl

[Ginger's Mom]

Thank you for all of your help and comments. She has a 1:30 vet appointment. It is definitely bothering her more every day. Dawn, she does still have her dew claw, and that may be what it is. Last week she was biting at her nail on her dew claw, I just figured that it needed to be cut, so I took her to PetsMart and had them clip her nails. But then Sunday she started having problems, now she really doesn't want to put weight on that paw and keeps licking it. Maybe she got the nail caught in the rug and pulled something? I don't know, but hopefully we will find out this afternoon.

It's a good thing I never had skin kids, huh? Broke your toe? Here honey, let me cut your nails. LOL. Thanks again, I will let everyone know.

[lizbud]

I'm sorry I didn't see this post yesterday. Poor Ginger. I feel it's very hard to see any cut or abrasion on a dog's foot. It could be very small, but
really hurt her. Good luck at the Vet today. Hope he helps her feel better
ASAP.

[beeniesmom]

Awww, poor Ginger.
I hope the vet takes good care of you today. Good luck!
Tell your mommy that you will be fine!

[lv4dogs]

Poor Ginger. Good luck at the vets office!

Nanook sends his love!