My 8 year old staffordshire bull terrier was given an x-ray and they found she has spondylosis . I've read up on it but am a bit confused as they all say different things like one says have surgery , others say don't . I know its progressive and she's not meant to exercise too much but my 1 year old french bulldog won't leave her alone and the two of them are running about like a pair of nutters ! Does the exercise bring it on quicker ? Is climbing the stairs really bad for her ? Help I don't know what to do for the best
2007-03-13 10:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by dmama81 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Spondylosis is the term used to describe the usual cause of accumulation of new bone (calcium deposits) around the spinal vertebrae. Usually, this condition does not cause discernible pain or disability. However, there are dogs that do seem to experience one or the other problem as a result of this condition.
There is no clear answer to the question about whether to keep up with exercise or not. My personal opinion is that it is better to continue with moderate exercise, though. It is usually possible to make older patients with minor to moderate arthritis problems comfortable with some combination of medications. If aspirin seems to help, it seems reasonable to use it, to me. Just ask your vet for specific dose administrations. If it stops working there are more potent pain relievers, such as carprofen (Rimadyl Rx), etodolac (Etogesic Rx) or hydrocodone/acetaminophen combinations.
Good luck!
2007-03-13 10:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a young dane who had this condition. Her back had been broken in 2 spots before I got her. She was put on Deramax for this. The vet said that she would be on pain meds all of her life.
I read about Gold Bead Implants and took my girl to Marion , Indiana and had Dr Durkes do the implants. There are others who do it around the country, but Dr. Durkes invented the procedure. My girl never needed another pain pill.
You might want to check this out on the web. There is a lot being said about it.
2007-03-13 11:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are surgical and medical options for most conditions. You really need to go back and discuss this with your vet - they can answer these questions and help you decide which is the best solution, for both you and your pet. I'm a veterinary nurse and can tell you that no one but a vet can help you make the correct, informed choice.
2007-03-13 10:45:00 · answer #3 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article1440.html i just looked at this medical site
2007-03-13 11:20:07 · answer #4 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋