How to handle a broken dog leg

Question: My dog's leg is broken, what should I do?

Answer: If your dog's leg is broken, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital as soon as possible for inspection to determine if there is still treatment value for the broken limb, so as not to miss the treatment opportunity. When touching the dog's broken limb, pay attention to safety, so as not to be injured by the dog due to pain. If there is no possibility of cure for the broken limb, it is necessary to handle anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-infection to prevent infection in the healthy parts.

Can a broken dog leg heal itself?

A broken dog leg cannot heal itself. If no treatment is done for a long time, the broken bone ends will puncture the surrounding soft tissues, causing secondary injury. The muscles will also be in a long-term stretched state, which is not conducive to later healing. Bone dissolution and muscle atrophy may occur. After a fracture, the dog should be sent to a pet hospital for treatment, and internal or external fixation can be used to fix the broken bone.

What should my dog eat after its leg is broken?

When a dog's leg is broken and recuperating at home, feed it some regular food. You can also add some nutritious supplementary foods, such as carp soup, chicken soup, meat soup, and other nutrient-rich foods to promote wound healing.
Avoid feeding the dog high-salt or spicy foods which are easy to cause internal heat and unsuitable for the dog's recovery.

Recovery process of a broken dog leg:

It depends on whether it is a dislocation or a fracture. If it is a forelimb dislocation, it can be fixed with plaster or fiberglass bandage. This recovery might be slow, as the external force gradually pushes it back to its original position, taking about 20 days or so.
If it is a bone fracture, internal fixation and steel plate placement may be required. Try to preserve the bone layer and allow it to gradually generate repair materials. This process may take longer, and the steel plate will need to be removed before full recovery, which will require additional time for the muscle and skin layers to heal before the bones are fully repaired.