Old dog's leg injured, limping, pain. What to do if vet is costly?

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So my godfather has a 13 yrs old beagle dog he said that the mail lady ran over his leg on Monday today is Wednesday I went out to see the dog myself and he's limping not using his back leg also whines in pain and not moving around much so I brought the dog home with me I wrapped his back leg with special wrap for dogs and put him in a large dog crate to sleep I know this dog is old but none of us can afford to pay for a vet right now what else can I do I don't think the leg is broke. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 4 months old | 30 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Halo's care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. Knowing that his leg was run over, I would be concerned about a possible fracture or severe soft tissue injury. It is not possible to know if there is a fracture just based on what it looks like externally and radiographs would actually be needed. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. You may rest him in the meantime which may help to some extent. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Old dog's leg injured, limping, pain. What to do if vet is costly?

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