Guest Furmom Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Hi All - I got home from work Monday evening and the girls ran to me when I arrived, big kisses for all and they decided they had enough of watching DH rake leaves and came inside. Camp decided it was her turn to lay on the bed in the kitchen and watch us cook (or give us the annoying dinner stare). Anyways I look over and see that her right wrist is a little swollen. DH and I poke and bend - lift up and down - Camp is looking at us like we are crazy - "Do I have food on my paw?". Now I checked again last night - swelling no worse or better - I didn't walk them because I don't want to aggravate it but she did do zoomies in the back yard and is jumping on the bed, playing with her toys - her general busy body self. Does anyone know if there is something I could do to alleviate the swelling - I have done a lot of research and all I could come up with is Arnica gel, cold compress. My DH wants to wait to take her to the Vet cause Bee has hydrotherapy on Saturday and he wants to put Camp in the pool and see if that helps. If she was showing any pain I would bring to the Vet immediately. She takes glucosimine already. So any ideas to reduce swelling to see if it comes back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) I would soak her foot/wrist in ice water a couple of times a day. It will probably get better on its own. Should restrict activity for awhile also- no zoomies for awhile. That's what has worked for me. Arnica given orally(tincture or pills) also often helps. Edited November 17, 2010 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 No advise here - but it sure sounds like you're on the right track . Hugs to you Christina and a big hug to Miss Camp. I think of her often and smile knowing that she landed in the best spot in the world!!!! Hope the swelling goes away soon (and without incident!) Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Furmom Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Any idea what the dosage vs weight would be if I went the pill route with the Amica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl2 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Soaking win warm water with Epsom salts will help reduce swelling. Quote Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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