Once Again Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Our new puppy (7 wks old) was in the breezeway and the wind blew the door shut on him. He yelped several times and now will put little to no weight on his left hind foot. I did not see it happen, so I'm not quite sure what part of his leg is injured. What should I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I closed a door on our kitten's paw when she was that age, although not all the way closed. I have never heard a cat make a noise like that. She barked like a dog. I shudder to recall it. I felt her leg/paw thoroughly, and it seemed ok. She limped around for a couple (few?) days, but then was fine. She was a bit jumpy for a while. She's 8.5 years old now and is fine. For your puppy, I'd inspect the leg, and if it feels ok (compare it to the other one), I'd take a wait-and-see approach. If it doesn't feel right, I'd take him to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I would feel his leg very gently and if he yelps when you touch any spot you know where he is hurt. If he yelps it may be a good idea to take him to the vet depending on his personality(does he yelp over relatively minor thing or not). Also be prepared that he may try to bite when you are checking him. I know it seems a little mean but I have seen vets determine where a dog is injured and/or how bad by how they react to touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyfizzle Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Usually we watch to see if there is any 'toe-tapping', that is, is any weight being placed on the leg at all. Especially now that a few hours have gone by since the injury. If little to no weight is still not being put on the limb, I would crate and phone the vet first thing in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Again Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks everyone. He is starting to put some weight on the leg, so I think he probably didn't break anything. I'll just watch him closely for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm glad he is feeling better. Poor little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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