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Veterinarians of the OT - Arthritis in front leg knees of small dogs
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:54 pm
My little dog is 3 1/2 years old, and I’ve noticed a few things lately. She will not jump up on the couch any more and does not like jumping off the couch, but will do it after some hesitation. Up until now, she had no problems doing either of these things.
I’ve also noticed her front knees are starting to turn outwards, as well as her paws.
Is this arthritis?
Is there a treatment for this?
I’ve also noticed her front knees are starting to turn outwards, as well as her paws.
Is this arthritis?
Is there a treatment for this?
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 12:56 pm
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Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:55 pm to theantiquetiger
Dog looks like a middle aged lesbian.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:56 pm to Bawcephus
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Dog looks like a middle aged lesbian.
She is
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:56 pm to Bawcephus
Saw a bunch of those at Mid city beergarden
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:57 pm to theantiquetiger
Why not just take her to an actual vet for an exam?
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:57 pm to theantiquetiger
yes that is arthritis and not much can be done but a vet can give you medicine to make them hurt less and they make puppy ramps now to help them get up and down on sofas and beds
also will help them a lot if you get in the habit to carry them everywhere when you move around so they can be with you without aggravating their leg joints to do it
also will help them a lot if you get in the habit to carry them everywhere when you move around so they can be with you without aggravating their leg joints to do it
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:58 pm to theantiquetiger
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She will not jump up on the couch any more and does not like jumping off the couch,
Probably because all that heavy arse collar and all the shite hanging from it. That shite probably weighs more than she does
Posted on 5/3/21 at 12:58 pm to Bawcephus
. OP, get her stairs for getting on couch and bed. Reduce grains in diet. Posted on 5/3/21 at 1:02 pm to tgrbaitn08
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Probably because all that heavy arse collar and all the shite hanging from it. That shite probably weighs more than she does
That’s a cat collar on here because she is so tiny. She weighs 4.5 lbs. we used a harness made for a Guinea pig when she was a puppy, because she was so tiny. She was under 1 lb when we got her.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 1:04 pm to theantiquetiger
I’ve got the same problem with my 8 year old wiener dog. He is struggling big time. It’s always the back and neck.... I’m taking him to vet tomorrow not expecting good news.....
Posted on 5/3/21 at 1:06 pm to theantiquetiger
When our aussie had some arthritis at a young age, the vet said to try glucosamine. She offered to sell me some, but it was much cheaper at the Dollar General. She got a spoonful of peanut butter and a glucosamine tablet for the rest of her very active life.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 1:06 pm to theantiquetiger
Go to the vet. I find it hard to believe it’s arthritis at such a young age. I’ve had a few Boston Terriers (16-20 lbs) and they don’t develop it until they are around 10 yrs old. They have a couple of meds that help (including glucosamine supplements and prescription food). My 13 yr old Boston can walk 2+ miles on a walk easily.
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 1:10 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 1:06 pm to theantiquetiger
3.5 seems a little young for that
But I don't know much about cats so maybe that's normal with them
But I don't know much about cats so maybe that's normal with them
Posted on 5/3/21 at 1:14 pm to theantiquetiger
Our Chihuahua who died at nearly 18 years old had arthritis. He weighed about 9.5 lbs. He didn't really start having problems until the last couple years, but the vet gave him a liquid medicine that really helped. I never gave it to him as often as it called for (every day), but I did every other day. I can't for the life of me remember the name if it now.
Her being so young, though, I'd definitely have the vet check her out thoroughly. With pups, as in humans, with some types if arthritis the progression can be slowed significantly or stopped, but the damage can't be undone.
Her being so young, though, I'd definitely have the vet check her out thoroughly. With pups, as in humans, with some types if arthritis the progression can be slowed significantly or stopped, but the damage can't be undone.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 2:01 pm to LegendInMyMind
My 13yo Yorkie just started on Metacam this year for joint issues. It’s a liquid anti-inflammatory for pain/arthritis. It has helped and doesn’t seem to have any negative side effects.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 2:06 pm to theantiquetiger
That is likely not arthritis
Go to the vet
3 year old small breed dogs don’t tend to have a lot of arthritis
My money is on intervertebral disc disease
Go to the vet
3 year old small breed dogs don’t tend to have a lot of arthritis
My money is on intervertebral disc disease
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 2:08 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 2:13 pm to theantiquetiger
Take to vet. Might be a luxating patella
This post was edited on 5/3/21 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 5/3/21 at 2:14 pm to theantiquetiger
Prednisone works great for dogs . Check Google for dosage to weight.
Posted on 5/3/21 at 2:15 pm to prplhze2000
CBD, glucosamine/chondroitin, doggy ramps, and talking to an actual veterinarian
Posted on 5/3/21 at 2:29 pm to theantiquetiger
purpgoldblood has nailed the problem. My wife, no pics, is a veterinarian and says it is a cervical disk. You will definitely have to take her to the vet for X-rays.
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