Hi my dog has been limping lately, sometimes after we get back from the off leash dog park, he sits down but then has A LOT of difficulty in getting up. This happened before, when he walked he would yelp and fall down. Is there a vet out there, on here that can help me? How much will it cost to get an x-ray?!?!?!
2006-10-23 11:44:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Depends on your dog. Many breeds (mostly large breeds like German Shepherds, Great Danes and the like) are subject to Dysplasia.
The weight of your dog will have a lot to do with it as well. Heavier dogs are much more susceptible to hip problems.
If it's not a genetic problem, it can likely be helped by putting your dog on a diet and supplementing that diet with things like Glucosamine. We use two supplements for our dogs: Synovi G3 chewable tablets and VetriScience CaninePlus multivitamin supplements.
Our German Shepherd had a more rare disease called "German Shepherd Degenerative Myelopathy" which looked like Dsyplasia, but was actually a nerve problem.
Best to go get the dog checked-out at the vet before it gets to the point of needing surgery.
Should you need to purchase supplements, I would recommend http://www.kvvet.com/ or a similar provider - they will save you the big $$$ markup your vet will charge you.
2006-10-23 11:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by jr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be a dysplastic hip, it can be a strain, it can be a ruptured cruciate ligament, it can be a luxating patella, it can be a lot of things.......you need to have the dog see a vet and see if they can steer you in the right direction. An x-ray can cost anywhere from $45-85 for the first view and then the next views are usually cheaper. The vet may then be able to tell you what is wrong. Sometimes, if it is a ligament rupture, it cannot be diagnosed by x-ray alone. See the vet and go from there.
2006-10-23 19:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cost will depend on your location. Call around to local vet clinics and ask them how much an office visit and an x-ray cost. Some vets won't even handle orthopedics, and will send you to a specialist. Good luck.
2006-10-23 18:48:40 · answer #3 · answered by The Mouth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old your dog is or if he's had any leg/joint injuries in the past.
The only way to diagnose hip dysplasia is by x-ray. (be aware unless it is very bad a vet can't tell by manipulation alone).
There are many causes of limping besides hip dysplasia: acl tears, muscle strains, injuries,arthritis, etc.
Take your dog to the vet get an exam and x-rays.
2006-10-23 18:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most vets will do the hip x-rays. Cost is about $150.
2006-10-23 18:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by Baby Eats World 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a Basset Hound that had hip displasia and it cost $45.00 for the x-ray and about $68.00 a month for the pain pills. I used to give her Bayer baby aspirin which seemed to help for almost three years but then it finally got to a point that I had to put her down. She had many problems. It is so hard to see your pet be in pain and suffer. I wish you the best with your dog.
2006-10-23 18:56:31 · answer #6 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋