My dog's leg is broken. What are the immediate steps I should take?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 140 lbs
What should I do if my dog has a broken leg
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Published on October 16th, 2018
You need to take your dog to a veterinarian who can reset the leg and then at least immobilize it so a) the swelling can go down, b) the pain is reduced c) discuss possible alternatives in repairing the leg, be it conservative treatment or surgery d) prescribe pain medicine until you have decided how to proceed.
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Published on September 21st, 2019
Dogs do extremely well after amputation. I would recommend it if his leg is causing him pain. The amputation is the least expensive option and leaves the dog with less pain. I cannot tell you if another surgery could fix it or not as I don't have the medical history or the x-rays. If you want to save the leg, you should take him to a board certified surgery for a consult.
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