well i have a dog and he has hip problems and every night i cry myself to sleep cuz i think he is going to die. why am i doing this?how can i stop?
2007-03-17 01:47:46 · 9 answers · asked by Kristen 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
awww =( well, there's nothing you can do...it means you love him.
2007-03-17 01:52:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi Kristen!
Hip dysplasia is a progressive degenerative condition of the pelvic joint that can lead to severe lameness and pain in large breed dogs. It can be very debilitating, but with the help of several ingenious surgical techniques, the function of the leg can be restored-sometimes almost to normal capacity.
If the problem is noticed early enough (when the head of the femur and the acetabulum are still mostly intact), then hip dysplasia can sometimes be corrected by a procedure called a triple pelvic osteotomy, in which the pelvis is actually cut into three pieces and repositioned so that the head of the femur fits more snuggly into the acetabulum. This procedure is usually best for animals that are young and have not developed too many degenerative changes in the joint. It requires that the animal have 6 to 8 weeks of rest after surgery to ensure that the bones of the pelvis heal correctly.
For dogs with extensive degeneration of the joint, there is a treatment called a femoral head and neck osteotomy, which involves the surgical removal of the head and neck of the femur. Dr. Dunning says, "Many pets can do very well without the pelvic joint because the muscles of the hind leg can compensate to form a 'muscular joint' just like the one found naturally in the forelimb of domestic animals. Chances are that animals receiving this treatment will never be great athletes, but they can be perfectly functional family pets."
Please look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/Hip_Dysplasia_-_Treatment_Options_For_Large_Dogs/ -written for Pet Column College of Veterinary Medicine's
Kristen do not despair. I would recommend a thorough examination by your veterinarian-orthopedic. This will help detect any developing health problems as early as possible.
Jason Homan
2007-03-17 12:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his hips are that bad, you should really take him to the vet for treatment. Hip surgery can be expensive but see if they offer some type of payment plan. He is probably in alot of pain and you need to do what you can to ease the pain for him. If you can not afford to have treatment, contact a rescue to see if they can help you. There are alot of places out there that help owners with vet care for their animals. You just have to do some research. There are medications out there that will help ease his pain but you need to do somehting now as it is not right to allow him to suffer.
2007-03-17 08:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by bluemysti 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to the vet. He/she can explain what's going on with your dog and give you some reassurance that your dog isn't going to die.
2007-03-17 08:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by rustybones 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a new medicine available from your vet to help alleviate the pain of hip dysplasia.... dogs do not die from hip dysplasia,, they are very uncomfortable and it is painful........ go to the vet
2007-03-17 09:20:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know what, i think thats normal but i hope you havent been crying for that long!!just think abot it like this,"when your dog passes away, it was its time to go." its normal, people pass away, and so will dogs
2007-03-17 14:16:00 · answer #6 · answered by juicyfruitishandsome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well that just means you really care about your dog and if you truly do then take him to the vet.
good luck
2007-03-17 08:56:52 · answer #7 · answered by Julie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hip may be out of socket, you need a vet.
2007-03-17 11:27:46 · answer #8 · answered by Beth T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like arthritis it depends how old your dog is
2007-03-17 08:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by LISA Loo ere i am 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋