My lamb is hobbling. How long does a leg sprain or break take to heal?

In the picture is not great but that looks swollen. While sprains can swell, swelling is more common with broken bones. Both conditions are painful. I recommend to have Oreo see her veterinarian today who will likely need an x-ray to check for a broken bone. Just like with humans, some broken bones can heal with a cast but others need surgery. Broken bones typically take eight weeks to heal but will not heal properly without medical treatment. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

If the lameness has persisted for 3 weeks and you notice that there is a difference in the shape of the shoulder area and leg position, I fear that the injury could be more serious than a sprain. Muscle injuries normally recover in 4-5 days of rest and antinflammatories. I would recommend to have him reassessed, there is a medication that can be given at home prior to the visit to help with the stress, I would ask your vet. Hope this helps !

I'm sorry Lily has injured herself. If there were no bony lesions on the x-rays such as fractures or dislocations, then it seems like it may be a soft tissue injury which can take 6 to 8 weeks before any improvement is noted. If you're still concerned you can discuss with your veterinarian about referral to an orthopedic specialist or canine physical therapist. I hope she starts feeling better soon

It sounds like he is improving and a sprain can take 7-10 days or longer to heal. If he does not continue to improve than he should be examined by your vet to determine the cause and treat the problem.

Be patient Willie should get better with more time. I'm glad you are trying to keep him from jumping as that can make the leg sore and take longer for the injury to heal. Most cats heal leg injuries fine with time and limited exercise. If after six weeks of keeping him quiet and resting he's no better then take him back for a recheck to find the reason he is still limping. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Willie.

It can take up to 3-4 weeks for a cat to completely heal from a sprained leg. It's very important to keep them as rested as possible during this time, confining the cat to a small room or crate to reduce movement. Pain medication can help, but you should only give pain meds prescribed by your vet. Many human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given.

Thanks for reaching out regarding Penelope. Concerns would be that it is more than a sprain, and might be a fracture or dislocation. It is often difficult to perform a physical exam on pigs due to their size and temperment, but try manipulating (flexing and extending) joints in the leg and paying attention to her response. Start with the ankle/hoof, and work your way upward to the elbow and then shoulder. Try to see if you can localized pain or discomfort. Then you will need to make an appointment with a veterinarian, and a radiograph will probably be recommended. Good luck.