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Can I wrap my dog's leg for a cruciate ligament injury?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 5 years and 11 months old | 78 lbs

Lucy was at the vets last Monday and she is fairly certain that Lucy has a cruciate ligament injury in her left hind leg. We got a small bottle of Meticam to see if it would help. Surgery is not an option due to finances and due to her having a number of masses. Yesterday she was hopping around with her foot up. Im wondering if I wrapped her leg in a tensor bandage that it may help. Just not sure if it's a good idea.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2019

Wrapping the leg is unlikely to help and an improperly applied bandage could actually do more harm than good. You could look into a custom brace - these along with physical therapy can be successful although they can cost nearly as much as surgery. Otherwise I’d recommend following your vet’s recommendations for medical management.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 29th, 2019

    Wraps generally do not help canines very much. Strict rest and a brace may be more beneficial. I recommend to call your veterinarian since they are most familiar with Lunas injury and ask if they recommend any specific braces. Best of luck.

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