Refer to the question here all i've gotten basically was people telling to take him to the vet but its a sunday and were worried Click here for the question http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuP7o667GwExb40qzSbuqPzsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071215163243AArEG35 Thank You!
2007-12-16 05:51:09 · 7 answers · asked by Ryan 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Im kind of confused now because my dad told me that is his ankle and his knee is at the top of his leg
2007-12-16 06:16:54 · update #1
Just for you people we took him to the vet on monday. he tore his cruciate ligament. It was from arthrtis apparently his parents had it.They gave us medication and if that doesn't work he will need surgery or he will limp for the rest of his life. He should be fine
2007-12-17 12:28:51 · update #2
keep him calm and let him rest for the day call your vet tommorrow sorry hun thats the best advise
2007-12-16 05:57:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you try to keep him off his feet if possible. Additionally, if you are truly concerned that it may be broken or something of that sort, I would suggest you construct a splint for him. That will hold the little guy over until you're able to get him to the vet. You can make the splint pretty easily using something solid/hard as a guide for the injured area and the fasten it with athletic tape or torn up fabric strips tied securely in a knot, if you don't want it to stick to his fur. Good luck. Although, if he's old perhaps its arthritis that has been triggered by something. That could explain the uncomfortableness and sudden onset. Good Luck!
2007-12-16 14:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by BearCatGal06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is something wrong with your dog. If his leg is bending like that it can't wait until Monday. The longer you wait to fix it the worse it will get, the harder it will be to treat, and less chance it has to heal correctly. If the leg heals incorrectly it could lead to amputation.
Call your vet, they'll either answer the phone, give you an emergency number for their clinic on their answering machine, or their machine will refer you to a nearby ER clinic. Vets are available 24/7 just like regular doctors.
2007-12-16 14:00:16 · answer #3 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he might have broken a bone in his foot. You should take him to the Emergency Vet - they are open 24/7. If he doesn't seem like he is in horrible pain though, just limping, you might be okay to wait until tomorrow. Gauge your response depending on his behavior.
2007-12-16 13:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most communities have an emergancy number for the vet.
2007-12-16 13:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nature Mother 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live there are emergency clinics open on Sunday. Probably a wise idea to have it checked out.
2007-12-16 13:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by been_there_done_that 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know every one is saying take him to the vet BUT i will as well because the vet knows what to do and you don't PLUS you don't want to make it worse or your dog will be in my pain.
2007-12-16 14:05:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋