Steven Y. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 9-week-old puppy, Taco, got his paw pinched under the balcony door and was limping slightly after. The emergency vet said nothing is broken and gave him painkillers. He's still slightly limping today. Should I take him to our vet for further examination or wait?

October 1st, 2023

Julie B. answered

If Taco is bearing weight on the limb, there is no swelling, and he is not showing pain when you fle...

October 1st, 2023

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