What should I do if my Norwegian Elkhound has a broken leg? In real life, we encounter a lot of leg fractures in puppies. So what should we do if our puppy has a broken leg? What situations can cause fractures?

What conditions can cause fractures

In addition to excessive external force impact that can cause fractures, certain special diseases can also cause fractures. These are called pathological fractures in medicine.

Pathological fractures are mainly caused by bone diseases, such as osteodystrophy, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia, rickets, bone tumors, chronic fluorosis and other diseases, when they are caused by minor external forces.

Direct violence and car accidents are the most common causes. In addition, the impact and crushing of blunt objects, and falling from high places can also cause fractures. Indirect violence, such as running, jumping, making sharp turns, crossing ditches, slipping, missing feet, etc. can also cause fractures.

What should I do if my puppy’s leg is broken

When a pet dog breaks a bone, its bones may shift, and the fractured limb may appear in abnormal postures such as shortening, bending, or lengthening. A pet dog with a fracture cannot move normally. The fractured leg cannot bear weight, bend or straighten well. Additionally, when you listen carefully, you may hear a grinding sound at the broken end of the bone. Note that once a dog breaks a bone, it must be treated promptly, otherwise the damage to the dog will be lifelong.

Treating a dog’s fracture is not simple. When a pet dog is found to have a fracture, emergency treatment can be carried out on the spot, and then the dog must be sent to the pet hospital in time. During the emergency treatment, the dog should first be ligated with bandages, cloth strips, ropes, etc. above the wound to stop the bleeding, apply iodine to the affected area, and remove iodoform-sulfonamide powder from the wound. The second is to temporarily bandage and fix the fracture and immediately send it to a veterinary clinic for treatment.

PS: If the dog’s fracture is serious and the injured dog can no longer move, parents should not rush to move it. It is best to find a large wooden board first, and then move the dog parallel to the wooden board. After simple fixation (keep the dog from moving), the pet dog must be sent to the doctor for treatment in time. Remember not to waste time.