What to do if a dog breaks a bone

Treatment for broken bones in dogs

1. In the process of emergency treatment, anti-inflammatory and sterilizing drugs such as iodine tincture should be applied to the affected area. Pay attention to the fixation and then tie the bandage. If you don’t know the specific location of the fracture, it is recommended to clamp the whole leg to the plate. There is no need to leave an extra part in front, and it must be fixed firmly. Be careful not to tie it too tightly. Pay more attention to the dog's feet to see if there is any swelling. If it is swollen, it means that the tie is too tight. Then the dog must be sent to the pet hospital in time.
2. After the fracture of the dog, in addition to the doctor fixing the dog to different degrees, the dog is allowed to self-cultivate.

Precautions for dog fractures

1. Dogs after fractures need to supplement a large amount of various nutrients, such as calcium tablets and lecithin, etc., and buy bone-building beef ingots for dogs to promote bone development.

2. During the postoperative recovery period, try not to let the dog exercise, rest more, and drink plenty of water to promote digestion.

3. Prevention of infection is also required after the fracture of the dog. Antibiotics must be used according to the doctor's advice to prevent and control infection, and the affected area should not be exposed to water or other pollutants.

4. If your dog has any adverse reactions or symptoms after surgery, you must tell the doctor in time.

5. Pay attention to check the affected area after the fracture of the dog. After 24-48 hours of external fixation, the owner should check whether there is edema under the fixed affected area of ​​the dog. If there is swelling, it means that the affected area is bandaged too tightly and the blood is circulating. If it is not smooth, it should be re-wrapped.