My dog has an ACL tear. Should I wrap his leg with a bandage?

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My dog was diagnosed with a partial ACL tear in his rear right leg. He has been prescribed meds and rest and we are keeping him as imobile as possible. Should we try and wrap his leg with any kind of flexible bandage? Or leave it be? Pet's info: Dog | Puggle | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 6 months old | 39 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Don't wrap it. Wrapping a knee is hard even if you know what you are doing! The muscles above the knee are so thick that most wraps will slip down and could cause damage. After a few weeks of healing, if Gus is still limping or painful you could discuss an orthopedic wrap or support with your vet. They can be a little pricey because they have to have a perfect fit in order to not cause damage.

My dog has an ACL tear. Should I wrap his leg with a bandage?

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