how affective? and approx. price?
2006-11-25 03:21:53 · 6 answers · asked by pingme03 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I've heard a lot about hip dysplasia in some breeds - usually a German Shepherd for some reason. I'm glad to hear they are doing hip replacements now, because usually the dogs are reasonably young and in good health when it shows up.
Ask your vet how effective and the price - I would have no idea as different vets charge differently.
But if your dog is fairly young and in good health otherwise - I say go for it. He's your best friend.
2006-11-25 03:34:39 · answer #1 · answered by theophilus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i have being doing some research about hip displasia and also talked about it with a couple of vet because i have a rottweiler and they are very prone to this problem....
first of all i don't know how old your puppy is, but nobody can diagnose hip dysplasia before the puppy turns 6 months... and as for Jason telling you to put the puppy down he is so stupid... even if the parents have great hips and no history of hip dysplasia, the puppy might still have it.... so don't feel bad there was no way of knowing this when baying a puppy under the age of 6 months.... good luck. check out this site:
www.recoverysa.com/hip_dysplasia_dogs.html
or just go to yahoo homepage and write dogs hip dysplasia you will find everything you need.
good luck to you and your puppy!!!!
2006-11-25 12:01:14 · answer #2 · answered by christina g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had a dog with bilateral hip replacements ten years ago. It was wonerfully successful and was about $2,000 then.....per side.
Even good breeders that OFA all their stock and breed a dysplastic puppy. My dog had parents that were OFA good and OFA excellent. All other dogs within 5 generations were cleared as well. The breeder was not irresponsible, it was just a bad combination and things like that do happen. I hope people do not have the notion that if you have hip cleared parents, you can get no dysplastic dog, because that is NOT correct.
2006-11-25 11:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Total hip replacement as the other person said is very expensive, but does work.
Do some research on the net. Gold Bead Implants can help, is less invasive, and costs less. It is a form of permanent acupuncture. It will stop the pain.
2006-11-25 15:51:25 · answer #4 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The life of a THR in people is approximately 10 to 15 years. Replacement of implants due to wear and tear has not been necessary in dogs partly because dogs weigh less than people, their weight is distributed on four rather than two legs, and their average life span is considerably shorter.
Average cost is $2,700-3,500.
2006-11-25 11:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/hip_dysplasia.html
Click on this link and read it. It is very informative.
2006-11-25 12:55:54 · answer #6 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋