My dog's old broken leg hurts in winter. How to ease her pain outside?

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We adopted our dog when she was two years old and before we had her she had a broken right back leg that healed naturally. We live in New England and the winter gets pretty cold but the only part that bothers her is that right back leg. She will stop using it and hold it close to her and hobble around on the other three. Any suggestions on how to make going outside not so painful for her? She is a 35 pound mut but primary Australian Cattle Dog. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 35 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Calie! Even though the broken bone healed naturally, it doesn't mean it healed correctly, and she could have developed arthritis in that leg which is worse in the cold weather. I would take her into the vet to have x-rays done on the leg in the next couple of days. That will show how the leg healed and will show if there is arthritis in that area. She will likely benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given.

My dog's old broken leg hurts in winter. How to ease her pain outside?

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