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re: Anyone had a young dog with hip dysplasia?
Posted on 5/2/23 at 4:20 am to jlovel7
Posted on 5/2/23 at 4:20 am to jlovel7
In addition to everything caro said, the patellar luxation also makes the dog more susceptible to cruciate ligament tears.
You need to go to an orthopedic specialist. You'll also want to line up a PT or rehab vet. Just like in humans, targeted exercises can help maintain muscle mass, ROM, etc thus preserving quality of life.
You need to go to an orthopedic specialist. You'll also want to line up a PT or rehab vet. Just like in humans, targeted exercises can help maintain muscle mass, ROM, etc thus preserving quality of life.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 4:42 am to jlovel7
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It’s a King Charles Cavalier and supposedly she had parents without any hip dysplasia.
You know this how? Please don’t say the breeder told you.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:25 am to Rize
quote:Man y’all are insane, and have too much money.
Believe me there’s a cost. It’s May be 10, 20 to 30k on a young dog but I’m not spending that on an older dog.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:28 am to jlovel7
Our 3.5 year old dog had patellar luxation in both of her knees as a puppy. She had surgery on her left knee two years ago in the one that was way worse and has been doing great since.
I would take care of the knees first as that itself can cause irregular gait etc…
After the surgery keeping her in a kennel for 6 weeks was hard but with a little PT after and giving her dasaquin daily for maintenance she’s been doing great.
I would take care of the knees first as that itself can cause irregular gait etc…
After the surgery keeping her in a kennel for 6 weeks was hard but with a little PT after and giving her dasaquin daily for maintenance she’s been doing great.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:39 am to jlovel7
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King Charles Cavalier
That’s a cat, baw.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:39 am to jlovel7
If you are considering paying for the surgery: Research the vet’s education.
Unlike MDs, all veterinarians are allowed to do surgery. Surgical residencies are optional. So you could be paying for an expensive, technical surgery with a vet that never formally learned the procedure.
You will also want a MRI prior to cutting, so ask if they have a MRI machine. A CT is not equivalent.
Unlike MDs, all veterinarians are allowed to do surgery. Surgical residencies are optional. So you could be paying for an expensive, technical surgery with a vet that never formally learned the procedure.
You will also want a MRI prior to cutting, so ask if they have a MRI machine. A CT is not equivalent.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 6:48 am to jlovel7
Friends cavvie just passed at age 15. Had patella surgery when close to same age. Lived a full life.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:09 am to caro81
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The joint will never be normal
While this is true you are completely taking the pain out of their life. They also will regain mobility that they lost with developing hip dysplasia. They can still run and jump and play. You can’t even tell that anything was wrong with the dog. Had it done with my lab when she was about 3. Lived until almost 15. Ran like a grayhound. Would jog miles with me after recovery. If you have a good vet and it is recommended I would highly recommend getting it. My dog went from limping and in pain back to a regular dog.
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 7:12 am
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:13 am to prplhze2000
Have a 5 year old German Shep that was diagnosed with slight hip dysplasia when he was around one. His toe nails on his right rear paw kept wearing down rapidly and I was stumped, so took him in and had him x-rayed. Right hip is slightly out of whack. Of course his parents were both supposed to be hip certified and signed off by a vet or whoever does it.
Anyway vet said he could be fine for the rest of his life or could need a new hip in a few years. He runs like the wind and plays really hard chasing critters so I just keep letting him be a dog and enjoying his life. The vet did recommended keeping him light to reduce stress on his joints. I keep him around 85 pounds when he could easily be 95 - 100. He looks fit and not skinny or malnourished.
Also give him a Dasuquin tablet every day for his joints.
Anyway vet said he could be fine for the rest of his life or could need a new hip in a few years. He runs like the wind and plays really hard chasing critters so I just keep letting him be a dog and enjoying his life. The vet did recommended keeping him light to reduce stress on his joints. I keep him around 85 pounds when he could easily be 95 - 100. He looks fit and not skinny or malnourished.
Also give him a Dasuquin tablet every day for his joints.
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 7:17 am
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:16 am to Rize
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Believe me there’s a cost. It’s May be 10, 20 to 30k
I would not spend that on any pet.
Go to the shelter and get another dog. Plenty to choose from.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:55 am to jlovel7
Legg Calve Perthes disease. Look it up. Have done bilateral FHO to fix the issue. Also, see if the breeder did any OFA testing around 2 years of age.
This post was edited on 5/2/23 at 8:00 am
Posted on 5/2/23 at 7:56 am to jlovel7
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Thanks for the info. Fortunately cost is no object for us.
It has to be some object. If not.. you would have it at the vet school at Mississippi State saying “do whatever is needed. Here is a down payment.”
Posted on 5/2/23 at 9:10 am to jlovel7
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Not sure if the vets office is just crap because of the completely wildly different diagnoses only a week apart
What you described isnt "wildly different diagnoses". They did further testing due to the dog now presenting with additional symptoms. Its exactly what they are supposed to do.
Without proof of an OFA from your breeder, just taking their word that the parents were fine, but questioning the actual doctor is your first problem.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 10:54 am to Ben Hur
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Unlike MDs, all veterinarians are allowed to do surgery. Surgical residencies are optional.
while this is true most modern vets know their limits and will refer for very difficult surgeries. Will you find an old arse vet out in the boondoocks who will try anything? probably, but that's become a far less occurrence these days.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 11:12 am to jlovel7
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It’s a King Charles Cavalier and supposedly she had parents without any hip dysplasia.
If the parents had their OFA clearances I’m assuming you would’ve mentioned that. Sounds like your breeder did a bad job and your dog inherited bad hips. If you can, contact the breeder and other people who got puppies from your litter.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 11:13 am to caro81
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while this is true most modern vets know their limits and will refer for very difficult surgeries. Will you find an old arse vet out in the boondoocks who will try anything? probably, but that's become a far less occurrence these days.
This is not my experience. In New Orleans, there were several vets without surgical residencies performing spinal and neuro surgeries. This was last year.
Posted on 5/2/23 at 11:21 am to AlextheBodacious
I rescued a cavvie 12 years ago. Really rotten looking hip but acted fine. I mean bouncing off the walls and couches. Had vet look at it as well as my chiro who did let's sometimes. Said it could go out next day or in ten years. He made it a decade last time I checked.
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