2006-06-14 07:09:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'm not 100% - but try taking him/her swimming to a hydro therapy pool. You get doggy ones and equine ones but just ring ask ask their advice. That should strengthen the leg.
2006-06-14 07:12:04 · answer #1 · answered by sillybunt 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no real hme remedy for this condition. Has it been xrayed, to confirm the diagnosis?
If so, and you don't want to opt for surgery, the outcome will depend on his age and condition.
You can put a heating pad where he sleeps, to promote extension of the ligament, and give comfort. You can get great joint/ligament health supplements at your pet supply, and keep him from rigorous activity. He may always limp, but he should retain some use of the injured leg, as his body will compensate.
Best of luck to your boy.
I wouldn't give him anything for pain unless it is to help him sleep at night, as pain relief will allow him to be too active. The best pain relief will come from your vet.
A great altrnative to pain medication would be Chamomile.
Chamomile tea works very well, and is safe for him. dump it out of the teabag, and use 1 teaspoon for small breed, up to 1 tablespoon for a large breed. mix it in a little canned food, such as Mighty Dog, or Cesar's, and give about 30 minutes before he needs to relax. It will keep him happy, but reduce stress.
If your grocer doesn't carry chamomlile, you can use 'Sleepytime Tea' as it is the same,but with added herbs. Plain chamomile tastes better to a dog.
2006-06-14 07:26:14 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he really has a torn ligament the pain is excrutiating and needs an op. Think of it as a snapped elastic band, it can't be left, it needs repairing.
2006-06-14 07:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a terrier, and last spring he blew out his knee. We let it go for awhile, and the vet said that the chance of him blowing out the other knee was increased greatly because of the compensation he would be doing. We really didnt have much choice but to operate. Good luck!
2006-06-14 07:14:44 · answer #4 · answered by Erin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to keep the dogs walks to a minimal and I'd advise finding your local hydrotherapy pool. There's one in Norfolk I believe. I'd run it past your vet first. If they are a good vet, they will help you explore all the options available. If they don't, go to another vets!
2006-06-15 01:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by wolfstorm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to purchase a package that banfield has set up so you can save money but operating is the safest option.
2006-06-14 07:14:13 · answer #6 · answered by cool_breze_131 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surgery is the only option.
it's expensive too.
2006-06-14 07:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Mouse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋