My dog (7 months) recently sprained his leg (2 weeks ago). My vet is on vacation so I cannot ask when he will be able to go for a walk again. He was under the vets care and has been treated conventionally and holistically and has received some chiropractic care. Just curious as to how long I should wait. Thanks!
2007-07-09 12:48:01 · 10 answers · asked by bizzygirl 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sprains in humans can take as long as 6 months to heal entirely. Don't take your dog running or for long walks. Start out with slow, short walks to allow your dog to start rebuilding strength in the injured leg. And call your vet when he gets back for further instructions.
2007-07-09 12:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by Snoopy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything until and unless recommended by the treating Vet because only that Doc knows the extent of damage and following stranger's advice, whatever sounds best to you could further damage your dogs leg, no matter how well meaning the advice is. Maybe it won't hurt your dog at all, but do you want to take that chance?
2007-07-09 12:55:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The greater often you do the treatment workouts, the swifter he will recover from this. no rely if he will walk usually lower back is uncertain, yet on account that he's already utilising it, he could desire to be waiting to stroll on all 4 legs. He additionally should be taking sluggish walks on leash, short ones in the start, yet continuously increasing time/distance. awesome nutrients is a could desire to, your boy could desire to no longer less than be on a nutrients plan with the #a million ingredient being a meat source, and unfastened from corn, wheat, and soy, which your canine can't make the main of nicely to construct new muscle. If there's a pool or pond you ought to use, swimming frequently is an awesome rehab workout. you keep him on leash, placed a doggie existence vest on him, and on an identical time as you walk interior the water, he swims. There are actual treatment centers for canine, in case you are able to have the money for even a consultation, they are able to furnish you greater particular workouts for him which you're able to do at abode.
2016-10-01 06:28:28 · answer #3 · answered by rawson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just wait until the dog is walking comfortably, then let him decide how far and how fast he walks. If he starts to look tired or uncomfortable at all, pick him up. Sprains are not serious and just need a little time. As long as the dog is not limping, then it is fine to walk him. Just remember to start off slow and don;t go very far until you work him up to it over a period of time.
2007-07-09 12:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Shanna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a back-up vet at the clinic you can talk to? Usually vets don't leave without having a back-up to take care of things. If not, call another vet and explain the situation.
2007-07-09 12:51:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Once you see that your dog can walk without pain, start taking him out. Start for short walks and then gradually get longer. The amount of time depends on how fast the dogs pain goes away.
2007-07-09 12:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ummm... I would wait. u dont want to hurt his leg even more than it is. call the vet and ask after he comes back from vacation.
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2007-07-09 12:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Hollyberry♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe u should wait till ur dogs leg is completely healed. And maybe u should wait till ur vet gets back just to make sure. GOOD LUCK!
2007-07-09 12:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should wait untill your vet gives your dog clearance and he tells you ,you are ready to go .good luck.
2007-07-09 12:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a week to two weeks.
2007-07-09 12:51:11 · answer #10 · answered by K.C 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋