My Dog Has Arthritis
In His Front Wrist or Carpal Area. What Should I Do?
It can be very frightening if your dog has fractured their front leg. Most likely it was an accident while out walking or exercising.
The first and most important step is to take your dog immediately to the vet. If the accident has happened at the weekend, make sure you take your dog to the out-of-hours service. Acting quickly with a broken leg is paramount. It is likely your vet will either perform the surgery themselves or refer you to a special orthopedic centre.
The vet will probably perform surgery. After your dog comes home, you'll need a strict management plan to make sure your dog makes a full recovery.
In terms of dog leg braces, your dog will likely be in a cast for six weeks, or for as long as your vet recommends. Once the cast is off, it's still a good idea to give the leg strong support.
Braces for a front leg fracture
Look at front leg splints and supports here: https://zoomadog.co.uk/collections/front-leg-supports-wraps-splints-for-dogs
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