Your 2 yr old Jack Russell terrier and his leg is hurting him what do you do?

Answer 1

it could be a sprain or he broke something, you need to take him or her to a vet soon You can often tell the source of the problem by moving the dogs leg and joints around and by massaging their leg. If it is a pulled muscle or a sore joint they will react when you move that area or apply pressure there. Sometimes it can be a simple sprain and a buffered aspirin and a day or two of rest can do it. Other times it can be a more serious injury. A dog will also limp from a pad injury, small split in their foot, sliver or what have you. A veterinarian will not do much more for a sprain than you can do at home.

Answer 2

1. First, examine the leg. Then, if you find nothing wrong, it's just pain in the muscle. Leave it alone (if you find nothing,) and if he/she keeps limping for two more days, immediately wrap the leg, and if you don't know where to, feel his/her leg and once the dog interacts in a pained way or a whine, wrap the leg in that spot. Cover the leg with ice for 5-10 min and then take the dog to the veterinarian's and explain what and where the problem is.
2. If you do find something, such as a small needle or splinter or thorn in the dog's paw, (or anywhere else,) pick it out carefully. be careful not to poke anywhere around the sore. The dog will surely move and your finger or tool could hurt him/her.

Be careful! Animals are just like us but more delicate and small, so it's not the same as if you were taking out your own splinter. Step No. 2 is a little pressuring,

but you've got to do it so you don't risk letting further pain happen to your dog.

Hope this helped! Good luck!

Answer 3

Do you know why they are hurting, accident etc. I need age of dog to help you, could be due to arthritus or other illness, do not give human medications, there are inexpensive ones you can get a your vet.

Answer 4

I, personally would humainly enuthitise him......... this means to give him a jab to put him to die............ It just feels like going into a deep sleep and never come out of it.......

Answer 5

Take him to the Vet.