dislocated shoulder

What if you waited a couple of days before you brought your dog to the vet.  is his leg going to be ok?  i heard the the vet can not do anything for him just give him pain killers and that my dog is going to have authritise.  it that true?
Thank you!

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

Arthritis develops much more quickly in dogs than it does in humans.  It can develop in as little as 2-3 months after unrepaired injuries. So I would not wait!  It can be repaired but may require surgery.

[peekawho]

A dislocated shoulder is very painful to an animal, just as it is to a human.  It is NOT true that a vet can't do anything for a dislocation.  

Your dog needs to go as soon as possible.  #1-He's in agony, and #2--the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to fix, and the less likely it will be to stay in place.  

[ibizan]

why would u let ur dog suffer like that and not take him to the vet?please don't say the money....i rankle when ppl say that.....having a pet is a responsibility...they do get sick and need care!please please get ur dog medical attention!