Ginger has a sore foot

[Ginger's Mom]

Ginger has hurt her foot somehow (right front foot). I feel bad because I noticed it was bothering her this weekend, but I didn't see anything wrong and she was still running around and playing, so I didn't do anything about it. Yesterday she started limping, today she is really limping and won't play. Whenever we come in from a walk she spends a good ten minutes licking it. Yes, I am going to call the vet tomorrow. I wasn't sure if I should wrap it or anything, because I don't really know what it wrong, and I am not good at wrapping things anyway. Can I give her anything for the pain (I am assuming there is pain) until we see the vet? I really don't know a whole lot about injuries or illnesses.

[HollywoodNVegas]

Ginger very well could have something stuck in her foot or could have hurt it in another way. In the event something could be lodged, I would NOT wrap it - that may only cause more pain and swelling. How much does she weigh? She could safely have one-half of a tablet of Children's Aspirin. ASPIRIN ONLY! Also make sure it does not have any other combinations with it (allergy, cold, etc.)

[Ginger's Mom]

Thanks for your response. I wasn't sure if she was allowed to have aspirin, I had a vague recollection that it may be dangerous for them. I appreciate your help, I will see if I have any plain aspirin (or run to the corner store if I do not). Oh and she is kind of porky at 34 pounds. So size-wise I think it would be alright. Thank you again.

[PJ's Mom]

Ginger, I hope your boo boo foot gets better soon.

Does she still have her dewclaws? Bailey hurts her little thumb every so often and we have to go see the vet about it. He usually gives her a small cortisone injection and she's feeling fine the next day.

[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.