Leg fractures in dogs
Breaks in one of the bones of the legs, usually caused by trauma such as falls or road accidents. They cause pain, lameness, swelling and inability to bear weight, and generally need veterinary treatment to heal correctly.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Leg fractures, including Italian Greyhound. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 14.0 to 14.0 years.
Leg fractures in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Leg fractures is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Leg fractures (1), ranked by health score
Related orthopaedic conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.