Dog has broken leg, how much money will it cost to fix?

Question

Thank you guys. I got a cast put on her front leg. Hopefully shell be fine. I got really upset, and that may have gotten me a better price. who knows? but it only cost 150 for everything (cast, visit, meds. rabies shot)
God bless!

Answer 1

Anywhere between $200 to $5000.

No one can possibly give you an estimate any more specific than that without first examining the dog and looking at the x-rays. There's just no point in even speculating, because it all depends on entirely too many factors, such as:

the age of the dog
which bone(s) in which leg is broken
the angle and type of break it is...horizontal, oblique, spiral, comminuted, etc.
how long ago it happened
whether the break is open or closed
the condition of the muscles around the break...how bruised they are, etc.
whether it needs a splint, IM pin, bone plate, wires, screws, or a combination of those
the size of the dog
the other health status of the dog
the experience and skill of the doctor
where you live in the country

That's just a start....I didn't even list everything that must be taken into consideration before an estimate is given. If anyone gives you one without FIRST seeing the dog in order to determine the answers to all of the above........RUN in the other direction, as fast as you can. It simply cannot be done.

Good luck with your dog. I hope it's a break that's relatively simple to fix. If not, amputation is always a better option than euthanasia.


=====> ETA: If they gave her a rabies vaccination, that tells me that she's also past due on her other routine healthcare needs. Please ask them to list everything she needs for you, and maybe you can get it all taken care of a little at a time when you take her in for her cast rechecks. It would sure be a crying shame to go through all this only to have her die of parvo, distemper, hookworms, whipworms, heartworms, etc. (Things you can easily prevent.) Plus, if she has intestinal worms, her bones might not be able to heal properly due to lack of nutrients.

Answer 2

Dog Broken Leg Cost

Answer 3

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What kind of dog is it? They will x-ray it of course, that along with the standard vet visit fees will be around $70-120 depending on where you live. If you have a toy breed you will (honestly...) be looking at $1000 or more because a standard cast usually does not work. If you have a larger breed and the fracture (break) is not too bad the leg could be fixed for a total cost of around $400... which includes future visits. but that all depends on the break, your breed, and to some extent the vet. I raise Italian Greyhounds, a toy breed, and two years ago one of my babies broke a leg. I opted for the middle of three options, which cost about $750 for the initial fees and the surgery. It was an external fixator, but to make a long story short he ended up needing another surgery and a bone graft because the vet made a bad call not insisting on a bone plate (a steel plate going from end to end of his leg now.) His second surgery required an orthopedic surgeon and $2000 up front, another $400 or so in post op care and check ups. If you have a toy breed, it will become very expensive. Larger breeds can heal and recover fine having the leg set and cast. If he does not need to be completely sedated and does not need any type of surgery, you are looking at around $100 for x-rays and the visit, another $100+ or so for the setting , mild sedation and cast, and $200 for post care which should include at least 2 more sets of x-rays to ensure the bones are healing. Keep in mind that is a bottom of the line estimate for an east coast vet not in a major city. Cheapest it's going to run you, if everything goes well is $400 but I would very honestly be prepared for around $600 and upwards of $1000-2000 if she is a toy breed or a sighthound... I just read some other estimates, yes around $200 for the setting and visit but there are fees after the leg is set and cast. The person who said it could be a ligament tear makes a valid point... and I hope for your sake and hers its a minor injury.

Answer 4

What leg is it? If it is a rear leg, it may be an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. The reason that I think this is because you say she is not painful. Cruciate ligament ruptures cause dogs to not want to place weight on the rear leg, but they do not seem painful when the limb is touched. Broken bones are usually very painful. Did she have a serious accident, like falling down the stairs, or getting hit by a car? It usually takes something like this for a fracture, but not always. Cost can vary greatly, depending on the size of the dog, the location and variety of the fracture, and the repair needed. If it is a cruciate ligament injury, surgery is usually best, and cost will depend on how it is repaired. Remember, if it is a fracture, the cost of the initial surgery will most likely not include rechecks and xrays needed to judge healing. Good luck, and I hope it is not a fracture!

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Answer 6

TOTALLY varies depending on your vet and what area you're in. Some places are blessed with cheaper vet care... others are not.

But honestly... does it matter? If you wait, it's only going to get worse. It can't heal on it's own... at least not in a way that won't cost you much more down the road. Vets will generally work with you to set up payments if it gets to be too much. Also, if you're really financially burdened... ask if they have any assistance funds. A lot of places have various funds set up to help people pay for emergencies like that, when they're unable. The one in my area is called the Sadie Fund... but I'm sure there's hundreds across the US & worldwide.

Answer 7

you looking at quite a bit but can depend on where abouts the break is in the leg and how badly. your dogs going to need lots of total rest and tlc. it would be better if your dog were insured but if not ask your vet im sure they will sort some kind of payment plan. just remember the cost doesnt matter the health of your best pal is more of a concern.

Answer 8

has to be fixed--should have gone to vets as soon as you discovered it was broken--if yuou cant afford it then get in touch with some humane organization and they will help you--dont let the poor dog go around suffering with this --how would you like someone asking how much it would cost if your leg was broken?????you would get it taken care of wouldnt you?? get it taken care of immediately

Answer 9

In Chicago area, in 2015, it cost $3000 for a small dog. Broke the back leg.

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