What is the treatment for a dislocated hip in a 7 month old golden retriever?

Question

My beautiful dog fell into a pool today and was pulled out awkwardly. I think she has dislocated her left hip. She has a appointment at the vets tomorrow, but what are the treatment options for this? Can anyone let me know. She is remaining quiet and sedentary, and doesn't appear to be in a lot of pain. But off to the vet in the am. Thanks

Answer 1

ok glad you are taking her to the vet. this will save my usual speal. depending on how long the hip has been out, you are looking at three main options, if the hip is in fact out. first an x-ray will have to be taken to prove this.

your vet may be able to "pop" the hip back in and with some care at home to keep her quiet, you may not have any trouble.

if the hip has been out too long to easliy "pop" back in then an ehmer sling will be applied. this will keep the leg pinched up toward the body so she can't use the leg until the muscles tighten and allow the hip to stay in place.

worst case she will need an FHO this is where the femoral head of the femur is removed. it is not a rare sugery. it's been done several times and your vet should be able to do it or refer you to someone who can. aside from aftercare of being careful of the site and keeping her calm, most dogs do very well. she may always have a limp, but she's a pup and would adjust very well. often this is better than a hip replacement or anything else like that fho dogs tend to not have arthritis issues later on from the surgery.

good luck and hope everything just "pops" into place tomorrow.

Answer 2

Our dog was hit by a car earlier this winter and dislocated a shoulder; the first time he went to the vet they popped the shoulder back in but it came back out within a few days (he is very active and hard to keep still). He had to have the surgery and was kennel-bound to heal, but has rebounded nicely.

Answer 3

6 months is very early to be specific the measure of dysplasia he actually has, or how, once his muscle tissues are wholly developed, this is going to influence him lengthy-time period. My nephew had his Choc.Lab operated on for HD both sides, and ED one aspect, at a very early age (seemed to me), so unless the canine is a virtual cripple right now, I feel i might wait, maintain his weight off, maintain his pastime to a sensible stage (no furnishings jumping on or off, or stairs) if that you can!, and reassess his problem in a further 6 months. Unless your vet advises you otherwise of course. And talk to his breeder since he/she must understand!! Ps i might watch out what supplements you utilize due to the fact in case you are feeding a just right exceptional dog food regimen (and just about all pet food now entails glucosamine), that must rather be sufficient for now - and keep away from feed that is overly excessive in protein. He desires to come back on slowly. Additionally, if you will see that a hydrotherapy pool, this may be the very fine undertaking, to advertise the muscle growth he desires proper now, without putting an excessive amount of strain on his bones and joints.

Answer 4

Chances are that it'll heal by itself. At that age they're still really vital - and dogs have an amazing ability to overcome injuries. I have two dogs and both have had fractures that healed over time. I would wait and see what the vet says, but depending on what exactly the problem is, there may not be much they can do to help her anyway. Probably just keep her from moving around too much. Good Luck!

Answer 5

good luck at the vet..... it probably isn't dislocated as much as it is very sore