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It can be hard to tell for sure if your dog has a broken rib, but if you even suspect your dog has a broken bone, take the dog to the vet. A dog with a broken rib may cry in pain when touched or petted, or when the dog tries to move around, especially when getting up or lying down.
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How do you know if a dog has a broken rib?
It can be hard to tell for sure if your dog has a broken rib, but if you even suspect your dog has a broken bone, take the dog to the vet. A dog with a broken rib may cry in pain when touched or petted, or when the dog tries to move around, especially when getting up or lying down.
What are symptoms of a hamsters broken rib?
broken rib
Does a broken rib lead to breathing problems?
Normally a broken rib does not impede breathing, but it is possible for the rib to puncture a lung, in which case it does cause a serious problem.
Broken rib treatment?
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How should you sleep with a broken rib?
When you have a broken rib you should sleep so that there is no pressure on it. This might mean sleeping on your back or on your good side.
What could i do if my dog hurt his back paw but is not broken what can you do for him?
How do you know its not broken, could be fractured. Take the dog to the vet for xrays to be sure.
Is it possible to break a rib unaware?
If you break a rib, you most likely will feel the bones rubbing together, which is a painful sensation. Also if sharp enough, they could poke your internal organs causing damage, or poke through your skin if in the right direction. If you break a rib please seek immediate medical attention. If you think you have broken a rib, please seek a medical professional for x-rays. IN SHORT: you will know if you have broken a rib.
Broken ribs of my dog what can you do?
Take it to the vet, they'll know what to do :)
What could it be when you have a rib that is tender to touch?
You could have a bruised or broken rib. However, a broken rib usually causes your breathing to be painful. If this is not the case the bruise is more likely. If the symptoms don't subside I recommend seeing your doctor.
What can you do about your dogs broken rib?
One word, Vet.
How long for a babys rib to heal after being broken?
If your baby's rib is broken PLEASE take the baby immediately to the hospital! The hospital can answer your question for your baby's specific case.
How do you know if a dog's arm is broken?
If its broken the dog will not be able to lift the tail if sprain it should be painful call the vet if sprained to get pain medicine if broken they can`t do anything about it.
