Can a dog’s broken leg still be set after more than 24 hours?

A dog’s broken leg can generally still be set even after more than 24 hours. Surgery is best done as early as possible, because if too much time passes a callus may form at the fracture site and surgery becomes impossible.

Usually the owner should first take the dog to a vet for an X-ray. If the fracture is mild, splinting and correction may be enough, with recovery in about 2 months.

But if the fracture is severe, surgery is usually needed, and whether it fully recovers afterward depends on the dog’s condition.