Hip dysplasia on a lab

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My dog would get the numb legs when he was around a year old, and he had the hip dysplasia skip. Vet said she could do surgery or I could try the cosequin. Started him on the cosequin and 8 years later.He hasn’t ever had a problem since. He will be ten in a week and other than sleeping more, he is as active as ever. Best of luck.

They have hip replacements for dogs now.

It is not cheap but it does seem very effective. Google it. I know there is vet in Covington that does it and LSU does it.

The surgery hip surgery is almost common now. I think there are alot of vets that will perform it. I had my labs done several years back. I think $500? She runs like a deer pain free. Big thing is once they have the surgery that's it they won't ever have the pain from dysplasia or arthritis in the hip again.

Hi Stamant,

what surgical procedure is your vet recommending? is it a femoral head ostectomy? I typically dont recommend that in larger breeds but talk to your vet about outcome probabilities. Some of the agents suggested by other posters can definitely help and would not hurt to try. Physical therapy is something that some specialist will do and could help some, but in the end that may wind up costing just as much as the surgery.

Here is a link to a description of an FHO procedure to help you think about what is entailed.

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Caro81

The vet told me a few months back that it was Arthritis and hip dysplasia and to give home glucosamine supplements. I’ve tried that and it’s just getting worse. They didn’t give any other options on what I could do so, I’m trying to do my own research to see what I can do. I ordered some of the supplements listened earlier to try and see if that helps but I have a feeling I’m going to have to bring him to another vet to see if their are any more options I can do.

Ask your vet about Deramaxx and Gabapentin. They are pain pills that help to manage. That’s what I’m giving my 9.5 yo GSD right now. Also, I give her Movoflex (can get on Amazon), as a joint supplement.

None of these will fix the dysplasia, but it sounds like you are in the same boat I am. This helps to manage the pain.

My dog was run over at 4mo old and fractured her left hip. Doctor chose to wait and see on surgery at that time. She showed no issues until earlier this year, when she started dragging her leg. At 10 years old, surgery just doesn’t make sense. The dysplasia had progressed further each month, but the pills keep her pain managed.

Hope this helps..

Had an FHO done on my lab about 8 years ago. She can still run like a deer. She’s older and lazy now but was like new after the surgery. She’s a smaller lab though. 60lbs or so. The surgery wasn’t too expensive if I remember correctly. 700?