How to Treat a Dog's Ankle Sprain

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Strains and Sprains Spell Pain for Dogs More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Pieter demarezoijens | permalink
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WebMD discusses dog ligament sprains, strains, and injuries, and what treatments may be effective.
Tags: dog sprains, dog sprained ankle, dog leg sprains, sprains and strains, dog sprained muscle, dog strain, dog ligament strain, dog muscle strain, dog injury, dog muscle injury, dog ligament injury

For further reading: http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-sprains-strains ^[1]

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How to Treat a Sprained Ankle on a Dog More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Rabah Krouchy | permalink
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A sprained ankle is an injury to the tendons, ligaments, and/or the muscles related to that joint. This can occur as a result of strenuous play or minor accidents. Quickly recognizing the signs of an injury to this area is key to treating...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Sprained-Ankle-on-a-Dog ^[2]

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How to Treat a Dog's Ankle Sprain | eHow More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Freda Determan | permalink
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Call your veterinarian when your dog has any type of foot injury, and keep the dog comfortable with cold therapy until the vet can see him. The injury needs examining to determine if it is a sprain, a strain, or a torn ligament before the appropriate treatment can be determined. An ankle sprain occurs when the joint moves violently enough to tear...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5652808_treat-dog_s-ankle-sprain.html ^[3]

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Treating a Dog Leg Sprain with Anti-Inflammatory Medicine More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Laura Schertler | permalink
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Articles vetinfo

For further reading: http://www.vetinfo.com/treating-dog-leg-sprain.html ^[4]

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Need-to-Know Information on Canine Leg Injuries - The Dogington Post More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Lynn Demchak | permalink
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Dog leg injuries have different symptoms, such as lameness, a prominent limp or the inability to walk. These symptoms can be present in the most common cases of dog leg injuries and the main cause of the leg injury varies from dog and breed. Information on canine leg injuries and treatments for these different kinds

For further reading: http://www.dogingtonpost.com/need-to-know-information-on-canine-leg-injuries/ ^[5]

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1. http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/dog-sprains-strains

2. http://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Sprained-Ankle-on-a-Dog

3. http://www.ehow.com/how_5652808_treat-dog_s-ankle-sprain.html

4. http://www.vetinfo.com/treating-dog-leg-sprain.html

5. http://www.dogingtonpost.com/need-to-know-information-on-canine-leg-injuries/