Vet says that I am doing all that I can for him, he is a strong dog and loves to climb mountioins and break trail in the snow, he does not want to stop, trips are shorter but he just wants to go the next day, anyone have any home remedies? His biggest probles is getting up and laying down. He is still frisky when he is in pain, he is just a great big moose that wants to run loose in the woods (with dad and or mom)
2007-01-03 13:10:35 · 11 answers · asked by Scooter 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
hot tinkerbell one of my first words was the vet says that I am doing all that I can for him, he has a vet and visits him often for shots and what not
2007-01-03 13:25:18 · update #1
Yes he gets treats with glucosemine and condriton 4 every day after his morning potty, please understand this dog is our big baby, he is spoiled and loved we know that one day we will have to say good bye to him but not now not for a long time
2007-01-03 13:28:03 · update #2
Good old labs....they keep going for as long as they possibly can.
Did the vet talk to you about glucosemine-condriotin? It is the same stuff you buy for yourself at any drug store. We started our golden on it years ago and it made a huge difference. Give it a try. You should get the 500mg. But of course, talk to your vet about it before you do:-)
This medication can be given safely with Rimadyl or Deramaxx for ultimate joint care and comfort. They must be prescribed by your vet.
****Oh yea, what about rehab? Are you doing that? I work for a veterinary surgeon and rehab for these guys has been a huge success. Range of motion, water threadmills, and other rehab methods is a good way to help relieve pain and keep muscles and joints strong. There is alot of new things going on so research it if you haven't already, and don't let anyone tell you that your dog is not worth it.
He is a member your family and KUDOS for you for treating him as such!
2007-01-03 13:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by tmrvt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, there is a limit to what you can really do. Older dogs are prone to arthritis just like people, and some breeds like labs are prone to hip dysplasia. Speak to your vet about pain relievers and joint suppliments that can make him more comfortable.
It's good that he loves to run and get exercise since so many older dogs are less active. If his pain can be managed, it will markedly improve his quality of life. It's also important to manage how much he runs so that he doesn't injure his joints further. When you're not actively playing with him while he's out, keep him leashed.
2007-01-03 13:30:55 · answer #2 · answered by Ravanne_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hip dysplasia and the consequent arthritis is relatively in easy terms something which would be controlled. Glucosamine and chondroitin are stable to help shop joints fluid, yet provide no soreness alleviation. It sounds like your canines needs to initiate having medicine. you may could have some blood tests executed to envision that some medicine could be secure to apply. i might use a non-steroidal antiinflammatory - Metacam or Rimadyl. If no stable i might try a drug noted as previcox - those are all oral drugs to get carry of daily at homestead, or as mandatory. some human beings have had success with a chain of cartrophen injections, talk jointly with your vet approximately this. If non-conscious of the above then it could be time to think approximately steroids. regrettably there's no magic injection for hip dysplasia or arthritis - in any different case no person might go through with it. pass see your vet and talk your canines individual concern.
2016-10-19 10:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats what happened to our dog, the back legs started to go due to arthritis until eventually she could no longer get up and had to be put down. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do, dogs dont live that long you may prolong the inevitable with some drugs but thats about all. In nature it is a quick way to die since they cant run and hunt and can be picked off by predators, its a way of keeping the strong going by picking off the weak.
2007-01-03 13:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by ByeBuyamericanPi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
we have an old hunting dog ...he still goes but is lifted in and out of the truck etc. I guess as long as he can keep up he can go...it would break his heart if he couldn't load up with the rest of the crew so i know what you mean. Please talk to you vet about Rimidyl or it's competiton. We give our dog one pill a day and it really makes a huge difference. He even looks perkier with his meds.
2007-01-03 13:22:26 · answer #5 · answered by mups mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
labs are known to had bad hips in their older days age does that to them-- plenty of rest and they will do all things again , until they get down in thierhips agian and then rest helps again and this cycle just keeps repeating itself-----
2007-01-03 13:20:42 · answer #6 · answered by Ladder Captain-29 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is getting old put him in a large spot with a square gate.
2007-01-03 13:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by Hawk G 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like artheritus. if its not this should still help. let him sleep on a heating pad. it will take the soreness & stiffness out!
2007-01-03 13:17:41 · answer #8 · answered by redneck/cowgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
omg! i love labs and trust me your dog will stop once it starts to hurt him so much if he is still moving that means he can move. he will know once its his time to retire lol
2007-01-03 13:14:33 · answer #9 · answered by ฿ęŊ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be artheritis or hip displasia....take him to the vet and see if he can determine what it is so he can get medicine....
2007-01-03 13:32:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋