I Woke Up This Morning And My Dog's Foot Was Swollen Up Pretty Big. What Should I Do To Get The Swelling To Go Down?

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I would have your dog examined by a veterinarian to determine the cause of the swelling.  It could be an insect bite, trauma, infection, or secondary to a tumor.  It is much easier to suggest treatment when we know what the problem is.  You can try giving Benadryl at a dose of 1 milligram per pound of body weight by mouth three times a day.  Do not use the Cold and Sinus variety only plain Benadryl is safe.
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i have had him at the vet twice in the past 2 weeks last week he stopped eating and went downhill real fast the vet put him on iv for 2 days sent him home on amoxicillin, prednisone, and tramadol (he has bad hips also).and he bounced back like a puppy and would not stop playing with his toys..I think he hurt his foot playing to much I just need to know how to get as much of the swelling down as soon as possible..I will be in contact with the vet in the morning as today is Sunday..any suggestions would sure help
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I got home from work and my dog was fine. I walked her and she was fine. Once she came inside she ate and laid down, when she got up  about 20 min later she was limping and now about 4 hours later it is swelling up.  What might this be and what can I do for her.
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My dogs foot swells up a lot of the time ? He was treated as his immune system was not up to it as a puppy he is now 8 and this swelling still occurs ( like to day ) it makes him limp but he is still eating  & seems happy . Swelling goes down after a day or two , I have not tried drugs ( nor the dogs ) I'm not sure what to give him maybe pain killers ? Hes happy for now!

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