Pulled/Strained muscle?

Hi Everyone!
I noticed that yesterday and today, Chopper seemed to be limping or favoring his right forepaw. Can corgis, like humans, pull or strain a muscle? The only thing I can think of is yesterday on a walk, I did see him slip a little on the ice(good ol' Iowa weather). Is there anything I can do for him? I called the vet to see him tomorrow, but if there's any suggestions for the meantime, I'd love to hear them.

Thanks!

- -Mike & Chopper

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Permalink Reply by Sam Tsang on January 2, 2009 at 6:51pm

Hi Mike, yes corgis can strain a muscle too :) You can monitor him for another day and see if he gets better. Ours pull theirs recently and were fine after 2-3 days. Get well soon!

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Permalink Reply by Wendt Worth Corgi's on January 2, 2009 at 8:13pm

Very possible..my one boy did this not too long ago and took quite awhile to get fully better. Rest..no romping around. Is it swollen?

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Permalink Reply by Mike on January 3, 2009 at 9:47am

I'm not sure how to tell if it's swollen or not. I did find what looks like a scab on his foot so I'm glad he's going to the vet today to get it checked out. I wonder if he cut his foot on this ice/snow...How should I check if it's swollen(Chopper is NOT a fan of having his feet touched :) )?

Thanks!

- -Mike & Choppper