do you know anything about dyspepsia?

Question

hi all my daughter has a bassett hound that she dearly loves its her first pet all her own. well we took him to the vet due to him limping on his front leg i thought i may be broke. during the visit the vet pulled and toughed on his leg and when she got to his shoulder you could see and here it pop. she said thats not good and took x-rays. well his limping was due to a sprain not a break think goodness but she found out he has dyspepsia not sure thats spelled rite. in both front shoulders and that it will cause him to have artherites and there is no treatment for it and it could be as soon as a yr from now he is only 7 months do you know anything about this and do you know how long it usually takes before it turns bad?

Answer 1

It's dysplasia and is not in the shoulders but in his elbows. It is usually a genetic problem. If it is mild to moderate he may not show any signs of problems. I know many dogs that don't show any problems until they are in their senior years.
Discuss with your vet about giving joint supplements.

Answer 2

Is it elbow dysplasia? I've never heard of shoulder dysplasia. Best thing is to make sure the dog is at a good weight. If you feel down the dogs side it should feel like the back of your hand. When the dog turns you can see ribs. There are supplements like glucosimin, MSM and fish oil that can help with symptoms. All of those can be found at your local Walmart. If it gets to the point he needs pain meds research those as some are very hard on a dogs body.

Answer 3

dysplasia
He will begin to feel pain anytime. There is no good treatment. Even dogs with hip replacements come back later with orthopedic problems. Yours sounds like elbow issues. He is already limping. He needs to be on some pain killers-- baby aspirins is best and the most cost effective. Glucosamine will also help. You can get that fairly inexpensively at WalMart.
Eventually the pain will be a major problem. The vets suggest surgery, but I can tell you that I see numerous dogs come back for the same pain issues after surgery. They are better, but it never fixes them for their whole lifetime.
You might need to face some decisions in the future about euthanasia if the pain is too intense. Some people do have some positive things to say about acupuncture in these cases.

Answer 4

ive never had it but here is some infomation Dyspepsia is a pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of your stomach. The pain might come and go, but it's usually there most of the time. People of any age can get dyspepsia. Both men and women get it. About 1 of every 4 persons gets dyspepsia at some time. Here are some of the signs of dyspepsia: A gnawing or burning stomach pain Bloating Heartburn Nausea (upset stomach) Vomiting Burping If you have these signs, or any kind of stomach pain or discomfort, talk to your family doctor. Often, dyspepsia is caused by a stomach ulcer or acid reflux disease. If you have acid reflux disease, stomach acid backs up into your esophagus (the tube leading from your mouth to your stomach). This causes pain in your chest. Your doctor may do some tests to find out if you have an ulcer or acid reflux disease. Some medicines, like anti-inflammatory medicines, can cause dyspepsia. Sometimes no cause of dyspepsia can be found. Sometimes dyspepsia can be the sign of a serious problem--for example, a deep stomach ulcer. Rarely, dyspepsia is caused by stomach cancer, so you should take this problem seriously. If you have dyspepsia, talk to your family doctor. This is especially important if any one of the following is true for you: You're over 50 years of age You recently lost weight without trying to You have trouble swallowing You have severe vomiting You have black, tarry bowel movements You can feel a mass in your stomach area Most often, medicine can take care of this condition. If you have a stomach ulcer, it can be cured. You may need to take an acid-blocking medicine. If you have an infection in your stomach, you may also need to take an antibiotic. If your doctor thinks that a medicine you're taking causes your dyspepsia, you might take another medicine. A medicine that cuts down on the amount of acid in your stomach might help your pain. This medicine can also help if you have acid reflux disease. Your doctor might want you to have an endoscopy if: You still have stomach pain after you take a dyspepsia medicine for 8 weeks. The pain goes away for a while but comes back again. In an endoscopy, a small tube with a camera inside it is put into your mouth and down into your stomach. Then your doctor can look inside your stomach to try to find a cause for your pain. The medicines for dyspepsia most often have only minor side effects that go away on their own. Some medicines can make your tongue or stools black. Some may cause headaches, nausea or diarrhea. If you have side effects that make it hard for you to take medicine for dyspepsia, talk to your family doctor. Your doctor may have you take a different medicine or may suggest something you can do to make the side effects less bothersome. Remember to take medicines just the way your doctor tells you. If you need to take an antibiotic, take all of the pills, even when you start feeling better. You can do quite a bit to help yourself feel better: If you smoke, stop smoking. If some foods bother your stomach, try to avoid eating them. Try to reduce the stress in your life. If you have acid reflux, don't eat right before bedtime. Raising the head of your bed with blocks under two legs may also help. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, don't take a lot of anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen (one brand: Motrin), aspirin, naproxen (brand name: Aleve) and ketoprofen (brand name: Orudis). Acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol) is a better choice for pain, because it doesn't hurt your stomach. Advertisement More Information Digestive Disorders Diverticular Disease Heartburn Irritable Bowel Syndrome Crohn's Disease Ulcers Ulcers and H. pylori Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gallstones E. Coli Infection Giardiasis Celiac Disease Meckel's Diverticulum Barrett's Esophagus Stomach Cancer

Answer 5

I am sorry your dog is sick,
the name is hip dysplasia, the amount of time it takes for it to get "really bad" depends on how bad it is. There are several surgical treatments that can be done to fix the problem. Talk to your vet and see what they can recommend.

This article talks about what this is and available surgical treatment and what supplements / medication you can give to your dog to make her more comfortable

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1569&articleid=444

Answer 6

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