What's the best course of treatment for hip displacia? My 6 month old rottie b it c h has been diagnosed with it and the vet seemed more concerned with ushering us out and trousering our cash the tosser we're taking her for an xray on tuesday.
2006-06-23 09:39:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
well the alternative is surgery. it is expensive but worth it for your little rott. i had a 150lb male "bear headed" rott and he was diagnosed with this at 10 yrs old and he was just to old for me to risk him with anesthesia. he lived until 11. he couldn't stand by the end and was in great pain. they can replace her hips and because she is young should heal quickly. i would deffinately get another more compassionate vet, your vet seems to be lacking in that department.(i agree with the tosser description) there are medications that she can take like for arthritis and you can ask your vet is you can give her condroitin(sp?) and glucosamin(sp?)
there is also something called cosaquin(sp?) that is specifically for animals, it comes in formulas for dogs and cats. ask your new kinder vet about these and see what dose he reccommends.
cosaquin may have dosage suggestions on the box. if you get the condroitin and glucosamin for humans then ask the vet for dosing. you can get those in liquid form too. are you in England? the trousering cash and tosser would suggest that, but i could be wrong. anyway my point is not sure if they have cosaquin in england or if your vet will know what it is as it is sold over the counter in the US. you could try 1800petmeds.com
hip displasia only gets worse though and very painful. for a pup so young i would suggest surgery. you might want to have her spayed as she will likely produce pups with hip displasia. good luck. i hope all works out as rotts are a wonderful breed of dog and she will give you endless love and loyalty. treasure her.
2006-06-23 10:09:56 · answer #1 · answered by kaylamay64 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Go to another vet, find one who seems to care more about your pet. There are diet changes or supplements you can use, as kaylamay64 described. Some pet foods, like those made by Hill's (Prescription Diet called J/D) contain the supplements in the food so you won't have to buy them separetely. Those seem to help the pet the most without the surgery. Go through with the xray, though, whether its with you old vet, or a new one. A vet can do surgery, and it might be a good idea, since your pet is so young.
Also, fixing the pet's problem WILL NOT fix it for any pups in her past or future. Whoever said that doesn't know what their talking about. It's genetic. She will pass it on regardless of how its treated. You should spay her if you haven't already.
2006-06-23 10:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The surgery for this is very expensive. There is another procedure called Gold Bead Implants. Dr. Durkes of Marion, Ind. invented th procedure. He has trained a few vets around the country to do this also. There is a lot on the net about this procedure so go look and read the stories. Gold Bead Implants are a permanent for of acupuncture. I had a dog done several years ago by Dr. Durkes for her back and her hips. It was worth the drive to Indiana from Tennessee. This is an outpatient procedure. My girl's back was so bad that she was living on pain pills. After the implants, she no longer needed the pain pills.
2006-06-23 11:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I'd be looking for another vet who cares more about the animal than the money. There are some over the counter treats with medicine in them that can relieve some of the discomfort of hip displacia. Look in the dogfood/treat isle in your store for treats that say "Hip & Joint". They seem to help my german shepard mix.
2006-06-23 09:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by Lolly1963 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know what to tell you except dont let her get cold as it will cause more pain. There may be some vitamins and mins to help her a little. Look up natural remedies for hip dysplaysia online and youll find something. A vet would be your best bet but its very expensive. And an over wieght dog will hurt more along with a dog thats not active enough. I know how to prevent it but thats about it.
2006-06-23 09:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by 420girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are probably drugs, such as rimadyl that may ease the discomfort of your puppy, but there's no way to reverse the condtion, and it's very likely that she will require surgery as it worsens. This is a genetic condition and the only way to safeguard against hip dysplasia is to buy your dog from a reputable breeder who has their dogs screened at 2 years of age to score the hips. reputable breeders will never breed a dog whose hips aren't up to standard, thereby doing everything possible to prevent the puppies having this condition. You should seek help from another vet who will give you and your dog the attention you both deserve.
2006-06-23 12:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes a vet can correct this and the fix also carries through to the puppies they have. in germany they do not allow a dog with hip displacia to bread until it is corected.
2006-06-23 09:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by native 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an operation that they might be able to do, but it's not a guarentee. Best thing you can do right now is help her be as comfortable as you can.
2006-06-23 10:40:16 · answer #8 · answered by nena102800 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋