My dog jumped off the bed and ran into the dresser. He's been limping on the leg and when he jumps down he cries. I can massage it with no crying help
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Poor Bhalu! It sounds like he hurt his leg when he jumped off the bed. He could have strained a muscle, strained or torn a ligament, and (most unlikely) fractured a bone. I recommend taking him into your vet either today or first thing tomorrow morning to have it examined. Until then, rest him, don't allow him to jump on or off things as he may do more harm to it, and take him out to toilet on a lead. Just have him rest quietly until you can get him into your vet to have it examined.
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Aww poor guy. He may have a muscle sprain. You can apply a cold compress onto the areas that appear sore for 5-10 minute intervals twice a day for next few days. Also limit his activity, don't encourage active play, and leash walk him only outside. If this is just a muscle sprain then he should improve over the next 48-72 hrs. However keep in mind that he should be able to at least move the limb somewhat, there shouldn't be a significant amount of noticeable swelling, and it shouldn't appear to be dangling (possible fracture). These are all signs that you shouldn't wait and should take him in right away.
I do not recommend giving him any over the counter human pain medication, because these are not safe for pets due to high risk of acute liver and kidney damage.
If he is still limping after that time frame, or getting any worse, then it is best to have your vet take a look at him to make sure he doesn't have more serious internal injuries (ligament injury, hairline bone fracture, dislocation).
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