Dog's leg broken/dislocated, no vet access. How can I help it heal?

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6 months old male indian dog Problem- leg bone dislocated while playing outside home.. As X ray facility is not available at the hospital in our town exact condition of the bone is not known whether it's broken or dislocated.As surgery can't be carried out at the unequipped town hospital, please suggest any other treatment so that bone becomes healthy and in normal position. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 16 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

The bone appears broken to me but without an x-ray it is impossible for me to know for sure. Your vet should sedate him, try to put the bone back in alignment as best he can and then put on a spoon splint (from the elbow down to the toes) to stabilize the bone. That is the best chance at having the bone heal as straight as possible if x-rays and surgery are not possible. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzSIvv5g83E )

Dog's leg broken/dislocated, no vet access. How can I help it heal?

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