Symptoms of dog leg dislocation
Usually manifested as joint swelling, abnormal walking, instability, frequent sudden shouting and obvious pain during walking; and frequent jumping and stretching of one leg, Even symptoms such as not liking to walk or move. It is usually caused by external force, impact or abnormal sprain during activities, which causes joint dislocation.Treatment methods for dog leg dislocation
It requires the help of a professional veterinarian to correct it, and it cannot heal on its own. It is not recommended that non-professionals correct the dog hastily, as it may cause secondary injuries due to improper operation. Before treatment, the dog is usually fed some analgesics to reduce the pain, and then the joint is restored, and splints, bandages or fixators are used for local fixation; for more serious dislocations, such as ligament ribbons etc. Injection anesthesia may be used for surgical repair, which also requires external fixation; and post-operative care needs to be strengthened and the amount of activity reduced.How to care for a dog’s dislocated leg
1. During the recovery period, the dog’s activity level should be moderately controlled to avoid dislocation and dislocation caused by excessive exercise again;2. Increase calcium intake , to help repair joints, you can feed your dog more goat milk powder, egg yolks, calcium-containing dog food and other foods to supplement calcium. You can also choose pet calcium tablets to help strengthen bones and promote recovery.
3. Spend more time in the sun to promote calcium absorption.
