Boxer dislocated leg: Vet suggests PT, but I need a second opinion.

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My 6 year old male Boxer, dislocated his right front leg. Supposedly by jumping off the bed. BS, but my ex will never admit it. We share custody of him and a 3 year old female Boxer. Vet says it can be put back in with physical therapy. Which will take 3 times per week for 5-6 weeks. Everything I read online says, knock him out fix and sling for 2-3 weeks. I want a second opinion. I think the new girlfriend pushed him off the bed! At least it's not fractured. Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 64 lbs

C. Rathjens, DVM · Accepted Answer

It depends on how badly dislocated it is and how he's walking now. Since you're on the fence about it, I'd recommend getting a second opinion, possibly with an orthopedic specialist. Also, that's a fairly unusually injury. I would take everything you know about your ex and his new girlfriend and carefully consider whether Bronson is safe in that home. Accidents do happen, and a orthopedic specialist can give you a much better idea of how much force would have been required for that injury, but I think it's important to point out safety may be a concern. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Boxer dislocated leg: Vet suggests PT, but I need a second opinion.

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