Alternative Medicine for Pets/Sprained leg on a dog

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Hi, I have a 4 year old lab mix that I'm pretty sure sprained one of her front legs in the joint right above the paw, and I was wondering if I can give her some baby asprin to help with pain and swelling. She is 72 pounds and in very good health and shape. Can you please help, she doesn't seem to be in a lot of pain but is limping pretty good.

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Hi- Yes, you can give her one baby aspirin ( 81mg) ( 1 every 12 hrs or so.... Please have the vet take a look at her on Monday.
YOU may need more than a baby aspirin.
BEST wishes, Let me know what the vet tell you.

Marie Peppers
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