I went to feed my redtick this morning and he had his tieout cable wrapped around his leg to where it cut off the circulation. I unwrapped it an its still real swollen. He uses it a lil. But is just layin around more than normal and I can't afford to take him to the vet for a few days. What should I do?

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Did it break the skin?

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Yes it broke the skin a lil. I put some triple antibiotic ointment on it. My main concern was the swelling and I'm not sure how long the circulation was cut off I didn't know if that may have caused damage

My dog broke his leg last year the very estopped it to tight..when I took the wrap of his toes was real soft and spongy..took s good week but all feeling came back to him..

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Vet wrapped it to tight


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I would think internal bruising, but if he's using it/putting pressure on it, that's a good sign. Aspirin can be given for pain/any fever as long as there's no worry of bleeding. If you can do warm/cold compress/soak..maybe epsom salt? Hth

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He is doing much better now. We hunted 1 drop last night. Thanks y'all for the input