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Dog leg injury: Are vet medicines safe? Can he walk outside in mud?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | unneutered | 1 year old

i took bruno out for a walk and a fish bone got stuck in his leg deep inside , i took him to vet he removed it and also gave medicine for the red spots (rashes) on his body. Are these medicines safe for him? since there is injury in his leg is it safe to take him out in mud and dust? he is able to walk properly and jump but am still scared that he dont get infection.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 27th, 2018

Hello, sorry to hear about Bruno. Yes those medications are safe and you should follow the orders from your veterinarian. No you should not let his injured leg be in mud or become soiled for the next 10-14 days until it heals. After his leg has healed, he can go back to walking outside. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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