How to tell if a dog has a broken leg?

If you have noticed that your dog is suddenly limping, but can't tell whether it is serious, check out the following blogs: 15 Causes of Dog Limping and What to Do if Your Dog is Limping. There are some key differences between a sprain and a broken leg but unfortunately, many of the signs look the same. read more

Common signs that indicate that a dog has suffered from a broken limb include limping; whimpering or crying, indicating that the dog is in severe pain; swelling of the affected area; inability to bear weight; and obvious deformity of the leg. Deformities that result from broken bones can be easily overlooked. read more

Splint a potential broken leg with a sturdy object, such as a rolled up newspaper, and wrap it with gauze to hold it in place. If your fur pal is howling in pain, don't force a splint on him. Just get him in for immediate medical treatment or call your vet to your house. read more