[header] How to help a dog recover from a broken leg [title] Evaluate the dog for more severe injuries. [step] If you see your dog limping, take a look to see which leg is injured. Do a slow, careful examination of the injured leg.
[header] How to help a dog recover from a broken leg [title] Evaluate the dog for more severe injuries. [step] If you see your dog limping, take a look to see which leg is injured. Do a slow, careful examination of the injured leg.
[substeps] Extend your arm out to your dog. Consider the motions (for a dog with a broken leg). Also ask questions about the dog's gait. Talk to your vet about what evidence he or she thinks may be the cause of his or her injury. The broken leg could be really obvious, such as an exposed, open fracture. In this case, you'll need to keep the wound clean. Watch to see if there are any injuries that may warrant medical attention. [substeps] Infrequent leg injuries also may warrant medical attention.