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Animal Health – General  (Expert Forum)
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dislocated shoulder
Answered by
Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A - Small Animals, dogs, cats, C.V.A, Western Herbal Medicine, Traditional Chinese Herbalist, Acupuncture
American Animal Hospital Randolph - NJ
This forum is for general pet health questions, such as questions about medications, parasites, vaccines, infectious diseases, breed specific and genetic problems.

dislocated shoulder

by worshiperofone, Apr 26, 2008 10:16PM
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!

by Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A, Apr 27, 2008 05:44PM
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.
Member Comments (3)

by peekawho, Apr 27, 2008 01:11AM
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.  

by ibizan, Apr 27, 2008 06:40AM
To: worshiperofone
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!
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