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sims822257 · 05-09-2008, 03:29 PM

Mia was chasing a squirrel in our yard and ran right into the fence. She let out a big yelp and I ran out to get her. When I did she seemed okay but now she is really favoring her right paw. She can walk now but it looks like she is holding it up. IF I touch it she does not cry or anything but she definitely looks like she hurt it as she will not walk on it like normal...she is just limping to me.

I assume if she broke it she would really be crying...I don't know what to do. Do you think I should take her to the ER or just watch it???

Can I give her anything for pain or do you think I shuld just leave her alone??

Jeri Cunningham · 05-09-2008, 03:33 PM

I would just watch it for a few days. I have had that type of thing happen ofter. Yorkies jumping off a table, skidding accross the floor, even falling out of bed. They limp for a few days and then they are OK.

Nikki+2 · 05-09-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

Mia was chasing a squirrel in our yard and ran right into the fence. She let out a big yelp and I ran out to get her. When I did she seemed okay but now she is really favoring her right paw. She can walk now but it looks like she is holding it up. IF I touch it she does not cry or anything but she definitely looks like she hurt it as she will not walk on it like normal...she is just limping to me.

I assume if she broke it she would really be crying...I don't know what to do. Do you think I should take her to the ER or just watch it???

Oh poor Mia and poor you! Caren I don't know the right thing to do but since she doesn't seem to be in any pain, I would just watch her. You're already into emergency vet hours anyway so I can't see how waiting a little could hurt.

I don't remember if I posted or told you about it at the time, it was so long ago but I had a patio chair break and fall on Spike (with my grandma in it) when he was younger. He was limping really bad. I rushed him into the vet and they did exrays. He was completely fine. I think it's like when we stub our toe we might limp a little for a while.

I wish I was more help. Hugs to you and Mia.

4doggiemama · 05-09-2008, 03:40 PM

Sorry your baby got hurt. It is terrifiying isn't it? Never know when to run to the vet or when to sit tight and wait. Wish they could talk.

sims822257 · 05-09-2008, 03:44 PM

Okay so I THINK I am going to just watch it for the night but I may take her in to the VET tomorrow morning. She is really limping now on that little leg. EEEKKKK...I just know my sisters dog had a broken paw and we did not know it was broken till we took him in a day later. I can not stand the thought she may have broken her little paw. I mean it does not feel like it but I can tell she is NOT happy or comfortable for that matter.

bchgirl · 05-09-2008, 03:45 PM

If you have johnson's baby aspirin...you can give her one of those. Honestly I'd just keep an eye on her and see how it is a couple of hours from now.

No more squirrel huntin'.

That is Ramsey's obsession...waiting and watching...for just one squirrel.

I hope she feels better soon...

bchgirl · 05-09-2008, 03:46 PM

Thought of something else...dogs have a high tolerance to pain...which is why they do not necessarily cry when you touch something sore.

sims822257 · 05-09-2008, 03:48 PM

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Thought of something else...dogs have a high tolerance to pain...which is why they do not necessarily cry when you touch something sore.

My thoughts exactly...which is why I am hoping she has not broken it!

Thank you so much for the help.

sims822257 · 05-09-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

If you have johnson's baby aspirin...you can give her one of those. Honestly I'd just keep an eye on her and see how it is a couple of hours from now.

No more squirrel huntin'.

That is Ramsey's obsession...waiting and watching...for just one squirrel.

I hope she feels better soon...

OMG Mia is OBSESSED with squirrels too...she goes NUT and now she obviously runs into fences.

Nikki+2 · 05-09-2008, 03:55 PM

Call me if you just want some verbal assurance or just to chat. Is Chris home? I know how scarey it is but I think you're making the right decision. Hugs!

bchgirl · 05-09-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sims822257

OMG Mia is OBSESSED with squirrels too...she goes NUT and now she obviously runs into fences.

Ramsey will not play with Reese or Reggie...nor toys...she must...and I mean must command her post and WATCH for a lone squirrel intruder.

I think the squirrel even knows when she is home and when she is not....I haven't seen him in a 4 days. Doesn't stop her....she is a dedicated squirrel hunter.

Patti · 05-09-2008, 04:21 PM

Hope Mia is ok. I know when one of mine has hurt their leg or paw and I took them to the vet by the time we got to the vet they were so excited and walked perfectly fine. Hope it's just a little sore and some rest will make it better.

Ozzie'sperson · 05-09-2008, 04:27 PM

Poor little punkin!

Do you have an icepack? If so, I would sit with her and let her lay with the leg on it. That would help with any swelling and maybe a little with the pain.

Good luck! Keep us posted.

sims822257 · 05-09-2008, 05:01 PM

Well her little leg has actually gotten worse. Now she is whining and really limping even more. I think I am definately taking her to the vet in the AM. I really hope her little paw is not broken. I will feel like the worlds worst mommy.

cuzio23 · 05-09-2008, 05:05 PM

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Well her little leg has actually gotten worse. Now she is whining and really limping even more. I think I am definately taking her to the vet in the AM. I really hope her little paw is not broken. I will feel like the worlds worst mommy.

Aww Caren! Don't say that.. you aren't a bad mommy at all!!

Things like this happen...

I hope Mia is able to get some rest tonight. If you need anything I'm just a phone call away!

05-09-2008, 03:29 PM	#1
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	Mia is hurt Mia was chasing a squirrel in our yard and ran right into the fence. She let out a big yelp and I ran out to get her. When I did she seemed okay but now she is really favoring her right paw. She can walk now but it looks like she is holding it up. IF I touch it she does not cry or anything but she definitely looks like she hurt it as she will not walk on it like normal...she is just limping to me. I assume if she broke it she would really be crying...I don't know what to do. Do you think I should take her to the ER or just watch it??? Can I give her anything for pain or do you think I shuld just leave her alone?? __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie Last edited by sims822257; 05-09-2008 at 03:33 PM.

05-09-2008, 03:33 PM	#2
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I would just watch it for a few days. I have had that type of thing happen ofter. Yorkies jumping off a table, skidding accross the floor, even falling out of bed. They limp for a few days and then they are OK. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

05-09-2008, 03:40 PM	#4
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,289	Sorry your baby got hurt. It is terrifiying isn't it? Never know when to run to the vet or when to sit tight and wait. Wish they could talk. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

05-09-2008, 03:44 PM	#5
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	OKAY Update Okay so I THINK I am going to just watch it for the night but I may take her in to the VET tomorrow morning. She is really limping now on that little leg. EEEKKKK...I just know my sisters dog had a broken paw and we did not know it was broken till we took him in a day later. I can not stand the thought she may have broken her little paw. I mean it does not feel like it but I can tell she is NOT happy or comfortable for that matter. __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie

05-09-2008, 03:45 PM	#6
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	If you have johnson's baby aspirin...you can give her one of those. Honestly I'd just keep an eye on her and see how it is a couple of hours from now. No more squirrel huntin'. That is Ramsey's obsession...waiting and watching...for just one squirrel. I hope she feels better soon... __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

05-09-2008, 03:46 PM	#7
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Thought of something else...dogs have a high tolerance to pain...which is why they do not necessarily cry when you touch something sore. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

05-09-2008, 03:55 PM	#10
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Call me if you just want some verbal assurance or just to chat. Is Chris home? I know how scarey it is but I think you're making the right decision. Hugs! __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

05-09-2008, 04:21 PM	#12
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Hope Mia is ok. I know when one of mine has hurt their leg or paw and I took them to the vet by the time we got to the vet they were so excited and walked perfectly fine. Hope it's just a little sore and some rest will make it better. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-09-2008, 04:27 PM	#13
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	Poor little punkin! Do you have an icepack? If so, I would sit with her and let her lay with the leg on it. That would help with any swelling and maybe a little with the pain. Good luck! Keep us posted. __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

05-09-2008, 05:01 PM	#14
sims822257 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,436	Well her little leg has actually gotten worse. Now she is whining and really limping even more. I think I am definately taking her to the vet in the AM. I really hope her little paw is not broken. I will feel like the worlds worst mommy. __________________ Caren, mommy to Murphy and Mia Murphy WUVS his girlfriend Trixie