How long does it take for a dog’s sprain to heal?

A mild sprain in a dog usually heals on its own in about a week. But if the dog has a leg fracture or crack, it cannot heal by itself and the owner needs to take it to a pet hospital promptly for external fixation or surgical internal fixation, and it may take about 3 to 4 months to recover.

In addition, although a mild sprain does not need fixation, if there is an external wound on the leg the owner should stop the bleeding and disinfect it promptly and provide proper nursing care.