My old dog has a dislocated shoulder. How can I help him at home?

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My 12 year old dog has been diagnosed with shoulder dislocation. They have given him pain killers and say that he should have to have surgery but 'risky at his age and very complicated surgery'. He's in pain and so unlike himself. Is there something else I can do? Should the shoulder be wrapped to limit movement? I live in Turkey and sometimes don't have faith in the treatment. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 11 years and 8 months old | 19 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

A surgery at 12 can be hard on the body, especially if Charlie has any underlying health issues, but consulting with the surgeon and running some tests such as bloodwork can help you determine if it is still a viable option for him or not. An exam in person with additional testing is best to try and figure out if this is possible. At home, limiting activity to kennel-rest and leashed-only walks may help rest the muscle and joints some to provide some pain relief and limit further injury to the joint, however a complete workup from a vet in person is a good idea to further assess the situation and see if more can be done.

My old dog has a dislocated shoulder. How can I help him at home?

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