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I took him to the vet and he said that my dog has no "ball" left in his hip socket and that he's not a candidate for hip replacement surgery because he is bo-legged. Glucosamine has been proven to be uneffective as an aid. I need a remedy. He doesn't act like he's hurting other than the fact he's limping. He's 8 years old and has several good years left.

2007-03-09 15:37:09 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda C 1 in Pets Dogs

I got him from a rescue so the breed mix is a guess from the vet. He has wore away the hip ball, he was born with it originally. Baby Aspirin was proven 6 months ago to give dogs ulcers.

2007-03-10 04:32:43 · update #1

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These are the reasons that people shouldn't be mixing breeds with totally different body types. They may inherit things that simply do not line up with what they inherit from the other side.

Does your dog missing the "ball" in one hip really mean that the ball is not only not correctly fitted into the joint,or that it is not the proper size or shape or totally not there?

If it can't walk in the future there are wheelies that can be made for it.you can take a look at some of these devices at the links below

2007-03-09 15:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Corgi Hip Problems

2016-12-18 04:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by corrie 4 · 0 0

I have a "free dog" that cost me 2000 with a similar problem. In some breeds, there is a syndrome call Calfe Perthes where the ball just deteriorates. My dog had an idiot vet cut off the bad parts and leave her hip spear shaped so it was grinding bone on bone.

An orthopedic surgeon removed the remaining part of the socket and it creates a "flat" joint. The scar tissue fills in and acts as an artificial joint. If his ball is completely gone, he has in effect had the surgery. If it is grinding, then surgery would be indicated.

The limp may be leftover from when the deterioration was happening-just a habit. But I would make sure there isn't any jagged edges rubbing bone on bone.

Greta's leg has atrophied and I am using massage and light exercise to help build it up again.

Good luck with your dog.

2007-03-09 15:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 0 0

My dad had a Golden Retriever with hip dysplacia and we used to give him a baby aspirin every day, especially in the winter months. The cold can be really hard on certain dogs hips. I would try that and see if it helps!

2007-03-09 15:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by rpmpv1 1 · 0 0

Considering both of the breeds you named , your dog may never completely break down in his hips. Although, the displasia sounds bad if he retains plenty muscle mass known to these breeds he won't become completely crippled or at least won't become crippled as quickly as other breeds without all the muscle. I do hope he gets some exercise. Of course, never force him. Shark oil products are used for arthritis. I'm not sure if they'd be much use in this case.

2007-03-10 10:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Im Listening 5 · 0 0

Cogis have an inherrant predisposition to hip problems. Your vet may be able to give him anti-inflamatory medicine (Don't use human medicine without your vet's approval) Otherwise, I'd let him keep going until he starts to show symptoms of distress. Dogs, like other animals, can usually cope with pain far better than we can, but don't let him suffer

2007-03-09 15:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

there is no remedy for a dog with hip problems, he will defeinetly eventually need surgery to correct it if the ball in his hip socket is gone, if he is limping then he is probably in pain, it obviously hurts him to put weight on it.

2007-03-09 15:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sim!!! 2 · 0 0

You could try a second opinion. Go to Dodgerslist.com - it is a site for handicapped pets - they have lots and lots of good advice. Maybe you will need a cart for your dog. At any rate, go talk to the people at Dodgerslist.

2007-03-09 19:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by lyllyan 6 · 0 0

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