I have a 10 yr old american staff female spayed whos right leg has been giving out on her for a while now. It has gotton progressively worse the last 6 months to a point where her walks now need to be less than 10 min or she hobbles so badly she cant even compensate with her good leg. What surgeries and costs am I looking at? I believe it is her acl in her right knee hock (its NOT her hips) She also drags her right foot when walking. I give her ibuprophen when it gets real bad but I would like to get it fixed...any suggestions?
2006-07-15 17:34:10 · 9 answers · asked by Melita10 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Ibuprofen is poison to dogs! Stop giving it to her immediately!
Go to a vet. You need X-rays and professional advise on what is wrong and what the options are. You don't know what specifically is wrong so no one can tell you how much it would cost. The vet will make out an estimate and go over everything with you. There are usually several options for every treatment and together you and the vet can come out with the best value for your money. They sometimes offer payment plans, ask, all they can say is no.
10 is a little on the old side, but she still has some good years left. Try not to be nervous about going to the vet, it is better to know the facts than worry about what it might not be.
She'll probably be fine, but talk to a vet, not these idiots.
2006-07-15 17:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you need to see a vet to diagnose a ruptured ACL. That should not have a lot of effect on the hock though. X-rays are probably going to happen so they can see if anything else is going on.
Watch Ibuprofen, it causes stomach bleeds in dogs pretty easily.
See a vet ASAP!!!!! The cost varies depending on the hospital and if the vet is an orthopedic surgeon or not. The most I spent on one was $550, the cheapest one was $290.
2006-07-16 00:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like arthritis and or some dysplasia. Go to the vet-there are several good types of anti-inflammatory drugs for dogs, I've used many of them on my dogs. Also, sometimes initially, to reduce the swelling the vet may give some prednisone as well. The older the dog, the more the chances increase for this problem. They get just us "older people" with our aches ad pains. Please do not give the ibuprofen. It not good for dogs. You need an N-said type medicine for tye dog.My dog took her medicine for 2 years. It really increased her quality of life. Also, try to keep from running/walking too much. It'll put too much strain on the dog. Good Luck.
2006-07-16 07:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 years is a bit on the old side---but if its NOT in the hips---let a vet decide.
my brother's last boxer had a gradual loss of motion and feeling in her hips after she got past 10. that was sad---the spirit was willing but the flesh was weak.
when it got to the point where she was losing control of her bowels and bladder my brother had her put to sleep. damn, that was hard on all of us.
go see a vet---and stop giving painkillers to the dog without an ok from your vet. a lot of the things that are good for humans as painkillers can be toxic to dogs and cats.
best of luck with the vet's appt!
2006-07-16 00:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I strongly suggest you talk to your veterinarian. Just like a person if you don't like the answer or costs, get a second opinion. I also would advise you not to medicate your pet without doctors advise. Our vet specified a human pain killer for our dogs arthrities flair-ups, but I would never dream of medicating our pets based on human doses. As mentioned already, what it good for people can kill pets. If you wait or continue with your current course your pet may die or deteriorate to the point that they must be put to sleep.
2006-07-16 00:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by Mack Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm having a very similar problem with a 12y/o Mastiff. Both of his rear legs are in very bad shape. not to scare you, But at the age of both of our dogs - there isn't much we can do. I also have to limit my dogs walk time and how many times I walk him a day. Sadly to say that my 12y/o companion is at a ultimate question of how much time should I give him with his agonizing pain. I am going to be making a very unsettling decision - This summer.
Best Wishes & Regards....To Our Companions
2006-07-16 00:58:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be hip displasia witch is un reversible also it could be arthrites are dog got that and all you can do is go to your vet and get some pian meds it might cost a lot but if he is ten i dont know if you even want to talk about it but i would just put her down so she does not have to go through pain any more it is your choice
2006-07-16 01:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by liveslifelikeitcomes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you get to the vet ASAP but in the meantime try dog aspirin (not human ibuprofen), glucosamine tablets, and maybe a Rx. for Rimadyl.
2006-07-16 01:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by marisol_08051 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some useful advice here.
2006-07-16 02:02:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋