My dog's paw is swollen. Is a swollen paw an emergency?
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VeterinarianVeterinarian
Clara Cole Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyVerona, WI
No, however, if the swelling doesn't reduce in the next 2-3 days and you don't see anything (like a grass awn) that could have induced the swelling and can be manually removed, then I would recommend taking your dog in to see their primary care doctor.
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