My dog has a broken leg!!!?

Question

i can't afford sugery for him the vet said it was a clean break but he said sugery would be the best option, he wan'ts to put pins in it......is there anyway i could "set" his leg by myself at home and just put a splint on till it heels.....his leg doesn't bother him he's still as active as before but he just doen't use his injured leg as much as the other 3

i live w/ my parents and i'm jobless so i really can't afford any professional help right now

Answer 1

Phone around to some other vets. They may have opinions on the issue. A cast may be a good idea, but, no matter what you do, this dog will likely be a bit lame in that leg.

I had a dog suffer a broken pelvis once, and the vet was adamant that surgery was necessary, until I told him that would simply be unfair to the dog, and I would prefer she be put down. His response then was 'oh, okay, well, she'll probably be fine if you just crate her and give her aspirin then'. So, instead of thousands on surgery, a five dollar bottle of baby aspirin, and she was fine.

And, ignore all the rude so and so's who think no one should fall on hard times if they own pets. A lot of the 'holier than thou' people on here seem to think only the elite can love and care for an animal.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

I know this is going to sound ridiculous, but it's technically not an emergency. If the leg is kept stable (an ace bandage won't accomplish that), there isn't an open fracture, and the dog is not in pain, it's something that can actually wait a few days. That being said, *MY* dog breaking a leg is an emergency. *My* dog would not be sitting home with a broken leg, no matter what a vet or receptionist told me. This is not an insult on you by any means, but rather a point that shows the disparity between what a vet/receptionist says and what I believe. Your dog has many secondary health issues which would make this even more urgent. Diabetics are at high risk of infections and blood flow issues, and a broken leg could certain cause either of these. If I were in your situation, I'd call back and ask to speak with someone else, like the vet himself or a vet tech. If they feel it's something that needs to be addressed immediately, they will either work you in or will send you to an emergency vet.

Answer 3

If it is the actual leg I would say give the dog up for adoption because you don't want to hinder the dog in the future or cause more issues that are not needed,,, My dog just broke three toes and there was no surgery needed but I still seeked professional help because I wanted to make sure the dog healed to it best potential,,,, you may try to find another vet or see if your vet will work with you on payments.

Answer 4

No, you shouldn't be attempting treatment of your dog for this kind of thing. If a splint will work, the vet will tell you so and do that if possible. If you think it can be set without surgery and your vet isn't giving this option, get another opinion and have the dog treated with another vet.

You are not going to be able to do this without potentially causing more damage to your dog because you are not trained as a vet is to proceed with this procedure.

Answer 5

You NEED to borrow the money, set up a payment plan or do whatever else you need to do to get the money. To deny your dog necessary surgery is cruel. If your dog does not get the surgery he needs he could in time lose his leg. Don't let your dog suffer any longer.

Answer 6

Call your vet and ask for a re feral to places who take up collections for people who need help to pay for the dogs surgery.

Answer 7

give it up for adoption if you cant afford the surgery. get a job instead of a puppy. if you dont give itr proper surgery and treatment you could get in trouble with the law anyway.

Answer 8

Start picking up aluminum cans to pay for the dogs care. And don't have any children.

Answer 9

I wouldn't chance it. I'd have the vet set the bone.

Answer 10

give the dog up for adoption