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In a typical plan to treat strains and sprains, your vet may tell you to:

  1. Give your dog nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease inflammation.
  2. Apply an ice pack or heating pad.
  3. Make sure your dog rests.
  4. Walk your dog on a leash, taking it slowly at first.
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  1. Give your dog nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease inflammation. ...
  2. Apply an ice pack or heating pad.
  3. Make sure your dog rests. ...
  4. Walk your dog on a leash, taking it slowly at first.
  5. Use a brace or support to hold your dog's muscle or joint in place.
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Soak the foot in warm water with Epsom salts to relieve swelling. Then apply antibiotic ointment. If the dog has swelling associated with a sprain, bruise or tendonitis, apply ice packs to the area for 15 minutes twice daily.

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