How long for a dog’s sprained paw to recover?

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Recovery from a dog’s paw sprain depends on severity; mild sprains heal in about a week, severe ones in 2 to 3 weeks or longer.

In the first 24 hours cold compress the spot, then heat after 24 hours to ease pain. Then limit activity, keep the dog in a quiet place to rest.

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