First aid
Broken Bone or Sprain
Limping, not putting weight on a leg, swelling.
By Pawfessor Editorial Team Reviewed by a veterinarian
Call your vet today. These steps help in the meantime; your vet should still see your dog.
What to do
- Keep them as still as you can
- Muzzle gently if they're in pain, unless they're vomiting or struggling to breathe
- Support the leg with a rolled towel: don't try to straighten it
- Carry small dogs; move large dogs on a blanket as a stretcher
- See a vet the same day
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