Dog Leg Injuries: How To Treat And Diagnose Small Dog Injuries

Dog Leg Injuries

Leg injuries happen especially with very energetic dogs who love to jump and run wildly around the area.
Recognizing leg injuries and treating them immediately will help prevent more serious injuries.

Although small dogs often have legs that are proportionate to their height, they sometimes miscalculate heights. Injuries happen when they try jumping from a high area such as a tall chair unto the ground.
Of course, injuries also happen when the leg is hit by an object or another animal.

It is often very easy to diagnose leg injuries as the dog will walk limping, with the affected leg raised close to its body as he moves.
Check the leg for open wounds or bruises.
Evaluate all the symptoms. Does the dog howl in pain when the part is touched? Take not of those things to tell the vet later on.
Never assume that the leg is not broken when there is no open wound. Do not try to stretch the leg, especially when the dog growls or snarls.
Remember, an injured dog can become aggressive so make sure that the dog allows the examination else you will be bitten in the process.

Treatment depends on what had happened and the extent of injuries.
For sprains, application of cold then hot packs could help.
For fractures, it is best to bring the dog to the vet immediately.
Do not attempt to restore to dislodged bone to its proper place. Let the vet do that.
Give the dog medication for pain.
The vet may prescribe antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, and other medication.

Related Posts: