If a dog has a fracture, the owner can help the dog perform rehabilitation exercises. Exercises for fractures include early massage, walking exercises, extension and flexion of the unfixed joints above and below the fracture, etc. Exercise for fractures can be divided into three stages: early, middle and late according to the healing process of the fracture.

Dog fracturesEarly stage (organizing stage of hematoma and inflammation)

In the early stage, within 1-2 weeks after the fracture, the local area of ​​the affected limb There is swelling, pain, and the soft tissue is in the repair stage and is prone to redisplacement. The purpose of functional exercise is to promote blood circulation in the affected limb, eliminate swelling, and prevent muscle atrophy. You can massage the underside of the bandage and do some gentle flexion and stretching of the joints.

Dog fracturesMid-term (original callus formation stage)

The mid-term stage is 2 weeks after the fracture. Generally, fractures that undergo normal processes, After 2 weeks, the local swelling subsided, the pain disappeared, the soft tissue was repaired, and the fracture end was connected by fibers and a callus was forming. At this stage, joint activities above and below the fracture should begin.
10-15 minutes each time, 1-2 times a day, gradually extend as the condition improves. Generally, there will be a systemic reaction and the lameness will worsen in the first few days, but it will gradually improve later.

Dog fractureLate stage (callus reconstruction and shaping phase)

In this period, continue to strengthen the activities around the fracture and the joints throughout the body to Mainly strengthen active activities of the affected limb to promote the recovery of joint range of motion and muscle strength.

How to supplement calcium for dogs with fractures

99% of the calcium in human and animal bodies is found in bones, called osteocalcium ;The remaining 1% of calcium exists in the blood and is called blood calcium. The development and strength of bones require the support of calcium. Making your dog's bones strong means how to supplement calcium for your dog.
1. In terms of feeding, dog food is the staple food of dogs. Generally, dog food contains a certain amount of calcium. When choosing dog food, you can choose dog food with high calcium content.
The second is complementary food. We all know that dogs like to chew bones. Many people will buy some big bones or chicken skeletons and other bones and throw them to dogs to eat, so as to achieve the effect of calcium supplementation. In fact, it is good for the dog’s body shape. Medium and small dogs are not suitable. Small dogs have weak bite force and cannot bite large bones. Chicken skeletons can easily bite sharp water chestnuts and scratch their stomachs.
2. Bones can also be boiled into soup, but the calcium content in the soup is very small. Feeding bone soup every day will only make the dog fat, and obesity will only increase the load-bearing capacity of the bones.
3. In addition to bones, there are actually many foods high in calcium, such as milk, goat's milk, milk cakes, tofu, tofu skin, dried shrimps, etc. These foods can be used to supplement calcium for dogs. If you want to have strong bones, use a large amount.It is easy to become obese. In addition, feeding calcium tablets is also a convenient and effective method. Its mild nature allows for better absorption of calcium. Improving bone strength also requires fundamentally preventing dog fractures. When you go out for a walk with your dog, you must put a leash on your dog to avoid strenuous exercise and fights with dogs.