PAW PROBLEM

[GORDYHOWE]

I accidently stepped on my dogs front left paw about a week and 1/2 ago......He was favoring it for a few days and seemed fine after that......now he is limping and holds it out to the  left when he sits instead of straight ahead,,,,,I have checked his paw and he doesn't seem in any pain when i squeeze his paw or leg..........but he holds it up instead of letting it rest on the floor....I don't know what to do....he is 9 years old and part German Shepard and Husky mix.....Please help.....

[Thomas Dock, CVJ, Vet. Technician]

I agree with have 2 kids....your pup needs to have the paw looked at by a veterinarian.  Odds are that it might be something minor, but if he is holding the paw up and limping when he uses that leg, then he is uncomfortable and in pain.  I know that you can manipulate the paw and leg, but many dogs are very stoic with their responses to pain.  The limping is really the key....

You can try to "cage rest" him for several days to see if that helps, but during this time, he should not be allowed to run or jump and he should be out of the cage only to go to the bathroom outside.  No jumping up onto or off of furniture and stairs should be avoided if you can.

[have 2 kids]

Take him to the vet to have it checked.