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My dog's leg looks turned around. What should I do right now?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hey my dogs leg is like turned around what is what I have to do

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2017

Oh my. It sounds like your pet either has a fracture or a dislocated joint. You need to take your pet to the ER hospital right away to have this leg x-rayed (radiographed) and splinted/casted to stabilize the leg and avoid further injury or pain to your pet. The vet will also give you pet safe pet friendly pain medication. Here is a website link you can reference to look up ER vets in your area. http://www.vetlocator.com/hotline.php Try and keep your pet quiet and confined to a small room until you can get him/her seen by a veterinarian. I hope your pet gets proper care soon!

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