Hurt paw

[Ktbnin1133]

Hi, I wanted to see if someone could be able to help. This morning I noticed our twelve week old was limping, not using right front paw. I tried checking it out to see what was the problem. There doesn't seem to be any swelling, but did see a red mark on one finger like a scratch. I am wondering, would it be reasonable to give medicine in this case? I have some infant motrin.

[CritterMom]

If you can give us his weight we can give you dosing for the infant iburophen. Bear in mind that it work quite well, and he will try to resume being a 12 week old lunatic, and could injure it further because he doesn't know to favor it. My rule of thumb here is that if the animal can be restrained to a small area where he can't run and climb and will be reasonably happy, he gets the pain meds. If he can't, no meds, or perhaps just a quarter dose to take a little edge off. The last thing you want is it getting further injury.

[Ktbnin1133]

Oh thank you so much for your reply! It's amazing how well you know this age. She is definately a very active 12 weeker. I just weighed her at 427g. Thanks for your helpful insight and advice. I will keep a close eye on her so not to let her re-injure herself. I think I'd like to try the infant motrin to help with pain.

[CritterMom]

Dosing sent by PM.

Sorry. She!