How to judge if your dog has a broken bone? You need to pay attention to these symptoms
Symptoms of broken bones in dogs
The fracture has a weird shape.
The fracture site will appear swollen due to blood flowing into the soft tissue.
The pain at the fracture site is severe.
The broken leg was unable to bear any weight and was paralyzed.
First aid measures for dog fractures
1. When you touch an injured dog, the severe pain will cause the dog to bite as a conditioned reflex, so you must first protect yourself Measures:
(1) Secure the dog;
(2) Put on a muzzle;
2. Try not to touch the injured area.
3. If there is an opening at the fracture site, carefully put a sterile pressure cloth on it, but do not bandage it to prevent infection!
4. When the ribs are broken, when transporting the dog, let the dog lie on the injured side so that it can breathe easier.
5. Send the dog to the veterinarian for treatment immediately.
Methods to immobilize a dog with broken bones
Immobilizing the dog
In order to provide quick and effective rescue treatment to the injured dog, some mandatory protection is sometimes adopted Measures are essential.
1. In order to avoid being hurt as much as possible;
2. In order to prevent the dog from causing self-injury in panic;
3. In order to be able to provide first aid as soon as possible.
How to transport a dog with a broken bone
If you suspect a dog has a broken bone, you should not hold the dog in your hands, but put it on a blanket or clothing and carry it around .