Boxer dislocated leg: Vet suggests PT, but I need a second opinion.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m sorry to hear Lennox isn’t feeling well. I would recommend taking him in to a vet first. You don’t have to do a lot of diagnostics first if you want. They can prescribe a safe medication to give him that may help him recover. I would not give anything over the counter as most human medications are toxic to pets. I also wouldn’t wrap it because you could cause more damage. I would recommend rest for at least a week as well (no running, jumping, playing, or stairs). Good luck and kisses to Lennox!

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is never wrong to seek a second opinion. Without all the medical records, X-rays and examining him myself I cannot tell you anything via this platform but you can certainly seek the opinion of another vet in your area. There is no harm in doing that. I'm glad Brownie seems to be doing well but, in my opinion, the knee popping could be an issue (if not immediately, possibly long term). Hope this helps. Best wishes.

The bone appears broken to me but without an x-ray it is impossible for me to know for sure. Your vet should sedate him, try to put the bone back in alignment as best he can and then put on a spoon splint (from the elbow down to the toes) to stabilize the bone. That is the best chance at having the bone heal as straight as possible if x-rays and surgery are not possible. ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzSIvv5g83E )

BamBam is the CUTEST! I am so sorry that he has fractured his leg. It is possible that he is using the leg simply becuase the bandage is keep it stable. I would make sure he is staying very confined. I would carry him out to use the potty and make sure he is going out often so he doesn't pee on him bandage. If his bandage gets pee on it, it will need to be changed by your vet. If you are unsure about his healing process, you can always get a second opinion. It never hurts! I hope this helps!

Unfortunately yes, she could injury it again. There are other causes of injury as well. I recommend to play it safe and have her examined by the veterinarian. The may need to radiograph the legs to check the surgery site. I hope it's nothing too serious. Go ahead and significantly restrict her activity (no walks, running, jumping, stairs) until she gets examined by the veterinarian.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Oakley. She sounds like she is painful, and she may have strained or torn a ligament. I recommend resting her for the next 48 hours. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a leash, and bring her right back in when she's done. If she still appears painful after this time, then I would take her into the vet for an exam. The vet can diagnose where the pain is coming from, and can dictate a treatment plan for it. She may also benefit from some pain medications, which the vet can prescribe. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I hope this helps!

I would recommend bringing Thor to a veterinarian tomorrow when they open. I am concerned that Thor may have torn the cranial cruciate ligament or had some other soft tissue injury. At the veterinarian they can do a physical examination and X-rays to see if this is possibly what has happened. They can also dispense medication to help relieve some inflammation and pain. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.