How can you tell your dog has a broken rib?

Answer 1

If you are asking how to tell if you have broken ribs, there is no way to know for sure without an x-ray, but if they hurt all the time, especially when you are breathing, then you probably do have one or more broken ribs.

Answer 2

You must check with a vet. Any attempts to manipulate your dog in order to discover rib fractures could have disastrous results. A simple fracture can be easily dealt with by a vet, but an infection or other complications caused by lack of attention or by ineffective attention could have terrible results.

Answer 3

You should not attempt to provide primary care at home - this needs to be treated by a veterinarian who can set the bones back in place, stabilize the bones and provide proper infection and pain control. You should get the dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible after the break occurs.

However, once the bones have been set and stabilized, you will probably be providing care at home while the bones heal. This generally includes exercise restriction (no running around, jumping or excessive playing), ensuring the bandages and support material stays clean and dry, and giving antibiotics and/or pain medication as prescribed.

Answer 4

You need to take your dog to a veterinarian for an examination; the dog needs pain medication and possibly a sedative (both of which require a veterinary prescription) to keep him comfortable and quiet while the ribs heal. The ribs may also need to be stabilized through a bandage.

Answer 5

There are no home remedies for a broken rib - you need to take your dog to a veterinarian for examination. There are potentially other problems present besides a broken rib such as a punctured lung or internal bleeding.

Answer 6

You must go to the Veterinary Hospital for animals immediately. Go to the vet for professional care. Do not panic, they will take care of it.

Answer 7

give it love

Answer 8

Pain. Severe pain.