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Title: Broke leg Post by: catchinpigs on June 05, 2010, 07:30:01 am I have a dog that got his leg broke lastnight. It's his back right, right where his hind quarter stops. Is there anything I can do? Will it heal up good or should I just go ahead and get him put down. Any advice would be grateful
Title: Re: Broke leg Post by: hogaholicswife on June 05, 2010, 08:36:19 am as long as it is a clean break you can splint it and put him in a small kennel to keep movement to a minimum. It should heal up fine....I wouldnt put him down unless it is shattered. We have had a few that healed up perfectly and you would never know.
If you do not have rymadil available for swelling/pain you can use a dropper of childrens ibuprofen. Title: Re: Broke leg Post by: hog bit on June 05, 2010, 05:49:31 pm I have a pup that is more of a pet than hog dog. She broke fer front leg right there. The vet put in a plate and ten screws and gave 8 weeks crate rest. Have you had it x-rayed?
Title: Re: Broke leg Post by: dub on June 06, 2010, 05:23:55 pm Had one get hit by a car on a Friday night. It was compound. Had him at the vet the next Monday. If it is a good dog I would take it to a vet. Not a good dog I would splint it myself. But either way the dog will need a small crate so they keep weight off it and it will need to be splinted in the correct angles.
Title: Re: Broke leg Post by: roughdog on June 09, 2010, 10:00:19 pm number 2 can the potlicker which dog you get hurt
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