How to splint a broken toe on a dog’s paw. Perhaps the most important item your doggo will need for proper healing is a splint. A splint is comparable to a cast but is made of a more hardened material and can be more easily removed and put back on. Some materials you will need: Gauze; Padding (cotton pads work well) Adhesive wrap; Medical or ...

Depending on which toe in the foot is broken, a splint or cast may be used to keep the broken bone isolated until it can heal. On rare occasions, dogs may need surgery to place a pin in the broken bone.

A dog’s broken toe requires veterinary treatment. But how soon do you need to get your dog to the vet if you think he or she broke a toe? And how do you keep your dog (and yourself) from going crazy while your dog is wearing a splint? These questions, and others, are exactly what integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is about to address.

Generally, if at least one of the weight bearing toes are not broken, it can be used as "splint" to keep the broken toe immobilized and aligned without the need for surgery, explains veterinarian Dr. David Diamond. Your vet should be able to carefully split your dog's toes.

Incomplete or complete fractures of one or two metacarpal/metatarsal bones can be treated with external coaptation. The splint should immobilize the carpus/tarsus completely to be effective. Generally, external coaptation requires six to 12 weeks to achieve bony union. Splints should be changed at least weekly to decrease the risk of pressure …