The Splint Placement Needs to Be Correct Always work with your veterinarian to ensure your dog’s splint is placed correctly. An improperly fitted or placed splint can cause skin irritation, swelling, and injury. Your veterinarian will help select the right leg splint to make sure the splint is supporting the injured portion of your dog’s leg. The correct splint should support above and below the injured joint or ligament. How to tell that a dog’s splint fits correctly: The Fit Should Be Snug, But Not Tight A splint should fit your dog snugly but should not be too tight or…

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