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Originally Posted by Ladymom  I would take your vet's advice and get a second opinion from an orthopedic vet. The bones in the ankle are so tiny plus circulation to the extremities isn't that great, healing may not take place. The best window for healing is in the beginning. The longer you wait, the less chance of healing. Sadly, we have had members who waited too long with broken legs that did not heal and that window of healing was missed. At that point, amputation was the only option.
Is it possible for your vet to send the xrays to the vet school for a consultaion? It's very easy to send digital xrays. |
This pup definitely needs to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon. It is not the same as a knee. That was probably luxating patella and surgery would not always be totally necessary. A fracture is nothing to mess with. I have sadly seen many pups with amputations because of the wrong care of a fracture.