My dog was hit by a car and can't walk. What injuries are possible?

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Fluffy! I am so sorry that Fluffy was hit by a car! I think it is important to get back, hip and pelvis X-rays to see if any bones are broken. If there are broken bones he may need surgery to fix them. If the spine is broken that is serious. If all the bones are fine then I would be worried about neurologic problems which sadly are more serious. Neurological problems may or may not get better and need a lot of time. Be sure he is urinating, eating and drinking. If not he should be hospitalized. Sort of hospitalizing and getting a diagnosis via X-rays there is not much else to do but provide supportive care, keep him clean and warm and give him pain medications as prescribed. I wish you and Fluffy the best!

Besides monitoring and resting her, there isn't much more you can do at home, especially if she has internal injuries and/or any fractures or other orthopedic injuries. If she isn't walking on her hind limbs than she could have a fracture, dislocated hip, etc and may need treatment, depending on the cause. Without an x-ray, it is impossible to know the extent of her injury. She really needs to be seen by a vet to examine her and determine if treatment is needed. If you are unable to take her to a vet than you could rest her and monitor for improvement. You could use a towel sling under her belly to help get her outside to use the bathroom.

It sounds like your dog is likely in extreme pain, and he needs veterinary attention immediately. He may have fractures, internal injuries and bleeding, and may even have neurological issues from being hit by the car. If you mean that he is unable to urinate, that is a medical emergency, and requires immediate veterinary care. Your vet will assess him and recommend appropriate treatment, which will likely include pain medication, imaging and possibly surgical repair. Do not give pain medication to him without checking with your vet, as pain medications for humans can be toxic to dogs. Good luck, and I hope he feels better soon!

Hello, sorry to hear about Macie. Yes indeed she could have a broken bone after being hit by car. She could also have torn a ligament or another soft tissue structure in her joint. This is likely causing her to be lame and not want to walk on her leg. She will need to have x-rays of her leg and a full orthopedic and neurologic examination to ensure she does not have an injury. Alternatively, she may be sore from the trauma of the car hitting her and she may need 3-5 days to improve. Despite this, any pet that was hit by a car should be evaluated as some injuries may be internal and this may be difficult to see without a thorough physical exam. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Poor pup! I would be concerned that she isn't walking, and she may be in a lot of pain. She is an older dog, and would be a bit more fragile. I would take her back into a vet now to get checked out. Best of luck.

Poor Biggie! If he is not able to put weight on the injured leg, he definitely needs to see a veterinarian as I would be concerned that he may have a fracture or dislocation. Your veterinarian can take x-rays to determine what's wrong and what treatment is needed - possible surgical repair, splinting, or rest and pain medication at home.

I'm so sorry to hear about Kamie. It certainly sounds like she is in a lot of pain. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine her again. Sometimes we are not able to determine the full extent of their injuries right after an accident, but are able to make a better diagnosis after a day or 2. Your veterinarian may also need to prescribe or adjust her pain medication. I would not recommend giving her any over the counter pain medication without speaking with your veterinarian since some will increase the risk of bleeding and may interact with pain medication that your veterinarian may prescribe. Good luck! I hope that was helpful and that Kamie gets some pain relief soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.