Why would an animal requires a leg amputation? This maybe due to severe fracture that can't be restored by healing or surgery as well as loss of blood supply to its extremities resulting to necrosis, infection and more damage.
Our recent case involved a one-month old pup that has traumatized right hind leg. The puppy had fever and the affected thigh area was swollen. The foot was also bluish and unresponsive to stimulus. After few days, there was drainage on the thigh with pus, water and blood. Because of licking, the drainage hole got bigger until the bone was exposed. Although the leg is almost on normal size, the wound is big and the color/odor of the area is abnormal. The dog is still on supportive treatment like antibiotics, vitamins and proper wound dressing is being implemented until ready for surgery.
Our recent case involved a one-month old pup that has traumatized right hind leg. The puppy had fever and the affected thigh area was swollen. The foot was also bluish and unresponsive to stimulus. After few days, there was drainage on the thigh with pus, water and blood. Because of licking, the drainage hole got bigger until the bone was exposed. Although the leg is almost on normal size, the wound is big and the color/odor of the area is abnormal. The dog is still on supportive treatment like antibiotics, vitamins and proper wound dressing is being implemented until ready for surgery.
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