My dog's leg is injured after an accident. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
my pet today accidant hes leg damage please view this image please inform me what i do this is need suergery ?
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Published on June 22nd, 2018
Ouch, your poor pup! You need to take him into the vet as soon as possible. It needs to be cleaned sterilely, he may need x-rays to see if there are any possible broken bones, he needs antibiotics to prevent an infection, some of the cuts may need sutures, and he will need pain medication. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The vet will determine the appropriate treatment needed. Please take him into one now.
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Published on June 16th, 2017
Poor Poppy! I do not recommend giving any over the counter pain medication to a dog, especially a small dog like Poppy. Many human over the counter medications are toxic to dogs and can cause major problems, which you don't need on top of a hurt leg. That being said, I would recommend you take him in to your vet for an exam to see where he is hurt exactly and to get appropriate pain medication for him. He hopefully just has a sprain or strain, but I would worry about something more serious like a fracture that needs to be x-rayed if he fell from a significant height. You can try icing the leg for about 5 minutes to see if that helps, but most dogs will not tolerate it.
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