2007-08-03 04:27:21 · 9 answers · asked by Brynn J 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It sounds like she has hip dysplasia. You'll want to talk to your vet about treatments for it. There are several medications and depending on her age etc.. sometimes surgery is an option.
Sadly, hip dysplasia is an issue for a lot of dogs. The risks of hip dysplasia can be lowered by only breeding dogs that are OFA clear of the disease. The causes of hip dysplasia also have been linked with obesity as well as early spay/nueter (long bones continue to grow for too long due to lack of hormone).
2007-08-03 04:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should not let you'er dog do vigorouse actitvety to reduce the percentage of hip displacement or the slip of a disk. Or maybe your dog has a extreme medical disorder with bone formation and calcium intake. Sometimes the square hips are bred into certain breeds. Try checking in you library or ask your vet if this conditioin is inherited. I have to know this kind of stuff because I am going to be a vet one day! :)
2007-08-03 11:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hmm....Is it a congenital disease or not? If it is, I don't really think you should allow her to climb the stairs or go hunting..it's painful on her part....By the way, what breed is your dog? I have learned that this is common with German Shepherds. It is called "hip dysplasia"....=) What did your vet say?
2007-08-03 11:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by sharmainsan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not trying to be mean sounding but I am shocked the vet didn't urge you to put the dog down. This is a common joint problem with dogs. My family used to breed Goldens and often on their first vet checkup the vet had to put some down because of hip joint disorders. The condition your dog has is quite painful for the animal. Again... not trying to be buzz kill but suprised your vet didn't recommend this.
2007-08-03 11:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by daven71 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Was this determined by x-ray????
Uh.."Jay"..it is hip DYSPLASIA. It need to be diagnosed by x-ray!!!!!!!!! After that, the vet can give you option based on how severe it is and the breed and size of the dog.
There are surgical as well as medical options to manage the condition.
2007-08-03 11:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what is your question? this problem can be sorted out, a simple keyhole proceedure where the vet rounds of the hip, she be back on her feet in no time lol
2007-08-03 11:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
she may have hip dysplasia to this site for more info: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1569&articleid=444go
2007-08-03 13:43:40 · answer #7 · answered by Jade A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hip displacement
common with all large breeds
2007-08-03 11:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
What did the vet say?
2007-08-03 11:32:12 · answer #9 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋