Large saint bernard limping on right foot.. it appears a bit swollen at front of leg at joint closest to the paw... in the past my sister who was a vet tech and now deceased .. gave me advice for a now deceased boxer to.. they to limit their walking ice it and Nsaids and some sort of compression to the leg... my question is which Nsaid is safe and how much to give.. for 175 pounds.. how frequent do I give it.. and how often do I do ice or heat and for how many minutes at a time?.

Updated On February 9th, 2020

Pet's info: Dog | Saint Bernard | Male | 8 years and 3 months old | 174 lbs

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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It is illegal for me to recommend giving Chewy NSAIDs without seeing him in person, and it's also illegal for me to give the dose information. I recommend resting him for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take him out to toilet on a leash, and bring him right back in when he's done. If he still appears painful after this time, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. He may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. You can ice the area for five minutes at a time three times a day.

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