My 13 year old dog seems to have a dislocated shoulder. We first noticed that she was limping on her front left leg and then as the days have gone by it appears that her left shoulder is up higher than her right. It looks like it may be dislocated. She doesn't seem to be in any pain (That we can tell). The limp is not pronounced but definately visible. She still wants to play and go for short walks. Still goes up and down the stairs. We're just wondering if there;s anything we should do about the shoulder.https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,4672#msg-4672Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:03:31 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,27075#msg-27075 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,27075#msg-27075 Mickyandmilo Ask The VetSun, 20 Dec 2015 09:14:58 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,18132#msg-18132 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,18132#msg-18132 missmydog Ask The VetTue, 22 Mar 2011 03:35:31 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,11117#msg-11117 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,11117#msg-11117
It is very difficult to reduce a shoulder dislocation and get it to stay in place short of joint surgery and the advice you have been given about treatment sounds OK to me..
However, at 14 I do not think it will incapacitate her very much, and a suggestion that she should be put to sleep if it does not resolve seems a bit extreme!
A dog of this age going on thtree legs is not unusual, and in a couple of weeks the pain will be minimal, and certainly not enough to justify euthanasia.
If in a few weeks she is in worse pain, the diagnosis should be reassessed.

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It is unlikely that a dislocated shoulder will be replaced satsifactorily after 3 weeks, and I would expect your dog to have a limp for the rest of his life.

There is no first aid that you can give to help

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If this dog did sustain a dislocated shoulder 10 days or so ago, it is now far too late to have it reduced satisfactorily. As a result it my well be that the dog will never be able to work again.
There will definitely be pain there, and your son should be ashamed of himself for not getting it attended to immediately.

W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetMon, 29 Oct 2007 08:23:30 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,6801#msg-6801 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,6801#msg-6801My son hasn't taken her to the vet because he believes nothing can be done.
She is limping quite a bit, but it's hard to tell if she is in alot of pain.

What should be done?

Thanks,
Sandy]]> Sandy Jenkins Ask The VetMon, 29 Oct 2007 00:42:00 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,6766#msg-6766 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,6766#msg-6766
In most cases simple reduction by manipulation followed by strapping up is sufficent, especially if done quickly after the dislocation occurs.

W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetFri, 26 Oct 2007 09:16:56 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,6733#msg-6733 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,6733#msg-6733 anastasia Ask The VetSun, 21 Oct 2007 12:47:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,4673#msg-4673 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,4673#msg-4673Any dislocated joint needs more urgent attention than this if it is to be replaced satisfactorily.
Fortunately for you, many dislocations do not cause a serious permanent disabilty, since a 'false joint' forms, eventually, which gives a reasonable degree of moevement, often quite adequate for an older dog.
It may require an x-ray to confirm the dislocation, but it is unlikely that anything could be done about it now, and if she does not appear to be in pain,
any treatment would be pointless. However, it is always best to get it examined by a vet.
W]]> Walter Beswick Ask The VetTue, 06 Feb 2007 18:39:45 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,4672#msg-4672 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,4672,4672#msg-4672 Malone Ask The VetTue, 06 Feb 2007 17:47:43 +0000