My dog stepped on a thorn, in pain, won't move. Is she okay?

Poor Bean! He is so cute! It looks like he is experiencing some pain. I am not sure if he still has a thorn in his paw, he could have a strain/sprain, or possibly a fracture. Since he isn't putting weight on it, you should have him examined by a vet to determine the cause and prescribe a pain medication to help with the discomfort. If you havean emergncy clinic near you then you could take him there for treatment. Hope he feels better soon!

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Remi's care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. This could be due to this foreign body you described if it caused an injury. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Ouch, poor Zues! The swelling on his foot and "ankle" is quite pronounced and concerning. Since you mentioned that he likely stepped on a thorn, my biggest concern is that the thorn has embedded itself in his foot and migrated. Anytime foreign material (like a thorn or other object) gets lodged under the skin, it typically causes infection to set in, resulting in an abscess and localized tissue swelling/inflammation. The problem with abscesses around joints is that the infection can go into the joint capsule, which is a MUCH bigger problem. There are no effective home remedies to safely and effectively manage this type of situation. Zues really needs to be examined by a vet. It's possible that the vet may put a needle into the swelling to see what type of discharge is present under the microscope (white blood cells, bacteria, etc.). The vet will also be able to prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory pain relievers, if needed. (Please do not give Zues any over the counter medications, as none are safe for dogs.) Until your vet visit, you can try to minimize his discomfort by soaking this foot in Epsom salts or using warm compresses. I hope that he feels better soon!

Appropriate wound care, pain relief medication and systemic antibiotic must be provided for this type of wound. The wound must be flushed and disinfected and possibly stitched up if required. I would strongly recommend an immediate check up at your local veterinarian.

We would recommend that you have Roxy physically examined by a veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER. She may need x-rays of the paw/leg and medications. Those are things we cannot do online, but can be done in a brick and mortar clinic. In the meantime, restrict activity to just leash walks for elimination.

Poor Layla! If she is still limping I would make an appointment to have her seen by your vet. She may have injured her nail(s) as you described, or she may even have some soft tissue swelling/ irritation or a fracture. If there is a stick/ splinter/ other foreign object in her paw the vet can help remove it and treat it to help prevent infection. Pain medications meant for humans can be very dangerous (and even deadly) for dogs, so I do not recommend giving any to Layla without consulting with your vet. I recommend keeping her in a crate or in a room where she can't run/ jump on anything and only taking her out for very short bathroom breaks until she is no longer limping. Make sure she's on a leash so she can't run and make things worse.

You need to take Rusty to the vet today, the paw will need to be checked, by the sound of it it could be either an injury or a foreign body in the paw that will need to be removed. he will definitely need antibiotic and pain killers at the very least, hopefully it is something minor that will resolve within a few days with treatment.