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How long does a Teddy’s broken hind leg take to heal?
A broken hind leg needs about 3 months of treatment to walk normally; healing time depends on age, constitution, surgery, and aftercare. Puppies heal faster; see a vet promptly for care.
How to tell if a puppy’s leg is broken?
If the dog cannot stand, howls in pain, is paralyzed, lethargic, or even convulses and cools down, the leg is likely fractured. Take it to the vet for an X-ray and surgery.
What to Do If Your Dog’s Leg Is Run Over by a Car
Some playful dogs lose control outdoors where traffic is heavy, and leg injuries from vehicles happen easily, leaving owners panicked. Today we share precautions for a dog whose leg is run over.
The Difference Between a Cat’s Leg Fracture and Sprain
To tell a fracture from a sprain, just see whether the cat puts weight on the paw when walking: if it does, it's a sprain; if not, it's a fracture. A leg fracture is generally more serious than a sprain and, without timely treatment, can disable the cat. Today we explain the difference.
Two days ago her leg was caught in the cage and fractured with bone exposed. No exotic vet nearby, so I disinfected and gave antibiotics; yesterday better, but today it’s swollen and smelly. Can it heal on its own or must I amputate at a hospital?
An open fracture needs internal fixation and possibly amputation to avoid systemic infection; exposed bone easily infects and home care is hard. See an exotic vet. If impossible, clean the stump, trim neatly, apply antibiotic and styptic powder, bandage, and change daily.
Hamster’s leg is swollen; not wrapped by a foreign object, don’t know why
A swollen hamster leg needs checking to tell edema from solid growth, and pressing to check the bone, since a fracture causes red, hot, painful swelling. A broken or cracked bone brings severe pain and needs external fixation; edema usually needs drainage and daily cleaning and medication, plus oral antibiotics to prevent infection.
My cat was bitten by a dog on the hind leg and belly, now not eating or drinking and hiding. Will it die?
From the photo, the bite is severe; disinfect wounds regularly to avoid infection. Get an X-ray for internal injury. Long refusal of food and water may cause death from dehydration; separate them, keep the cat calm, offer liquid food, and if it won't eat, get IV treatment.
My hamster fell from a height, cannot move its hind legs, and is incontinent
Hind-leg paralysis and incontinence after a fall may mean a broken spine or internal bleeding. Take it to a vet at once. If it regains movement, it is likely fine.
Dog’s leg bone broke, splinted with bamboo, then chewed it off; the break swelled again. What to do?
A broken leg needs external fixation or surgery by severity; poor healing leaves sequelae. See a vet to assess and follow its advice; don't let it damage the splint.
What happens if a cat breaks its leg?
The symptoms of a cat's broken leg vary by severity and location, and may include painful crying, biting or licking the injury, reluctance to move or jump, local swelling, displacement, deformity, and difficulty walking. When the injured area is touched, the cat may show pain responses such as flinching, crying, dodging, or biting.