Pay attention to rest after a dog has a fracture

Pay attention to rest after a dog has a fracture. At this time, the dog's body is in the recovery period and needs to get enough sleep. It is best for the owner to maintain indoor air circulation, which is conducive to recovery from illness. Regardless of whether it is external fixation or internal fixation, the dog's movement must be restricted within 2 weeks after the operation to allow the bones to repair and heal, and the dog can move freely after 2 weeks.

Pay attention to preventing infection after a dog fractures

It is very important to prevent infection after a fracture. Follow the doctor's advice to use antibiotics to prevent and control infection. Do not use drugs casually. If the dog has any symptoms of discomfort after the operation, the news must be conveyed to the doctor as soon as possible so that the doctor can provide professional treatment. Don't let your dog's wounds come into contact with water or other contaminants.

Pay attention to check the affected area after the dog’s fracture

24-48 hours after the external fixation surgery, the owner should check whether there is edema under the fixed affected area of ​​the dog. If there is swelling, It means that the bandage of the affected area is too tight and the blood circulation is not smooth, so it should be bandaged again. External fixation generally takes 45-60 days to remove the bandage, and internal fixation takes 180 days. The bone marrow needle or bone plate can be removed surgically after an X-ray examination.

A dog should pay attention to a reasonable diet after a fracture

After a dog fractures, the body is in a weak state, and the intake of dietary nutrients should be strengthened at this time. Owners can prepare some high-protein, high-calcium foods for their dogs, such as bone soup. Pay attention to supplementing vitamin A, vitamin D and calcium preparations for dogs, and the diet should be reasonable and comprehensive.