Kenneth S. asked
I have a yorkiepoo, he weighs 14 pounds and is 8 years old. He hurt his foot, I can't find anything in the paw but he is limping. Is it okay to give him a 81mg aspirin for the pain?
April 11th, 2023
Randall J. answered
The most common reason for your dog's limping is likely a soft tissue injury such as a pulled muscle...
April 11th, 2023
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