my dog is a pure bread but has been presenting signs of hip displaeshea (sorry for mispelled word). but now shes moping around and acting like shes done something wrong or if shes in pain. also whenever i reach down to pet her she bends her bottom down.
please help
2007-11-06 09:41:18 · 19 answers · asked by cdy_cambell 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Arthritis? The vet has pain pills for her. Pet her around her head and tell her you won't pet her bottom.
Put out a heating pad, set on very lowest heat, with a towel on top of it, for dog to lie on. Soothes arthritis pain.
2007-11-06 09:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by suzanne g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vet can do a blood test that will determine if indeed the dog has dyspepsia,. There are pills that they can give to ease the discomfort. (for the dog, not you) Also, be sure to talk to your vet about a proper diet. Animals need the proper nutrition just as we do. And if it is not getting enough of a particular vitamin you will notice signs. Depending on the vitamin that the dog is lacking. Pay close attention to other habits and health, such as dry skin, scratching, milky eyes, and so forth. And, just as in people, a lack of proper nutrition can cause depression. As will being ill or not being able to control itself as it gets older. (bowel movements and such). These kinds of things can humiliate your dog into deep depression.
2007-11-06 10:01:48 · answer #2 · answered by firedup 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet!! If she is in pain, she will suffer until she gets treatment. In the meantime, you can try giving her an asprin, but it MUST be ENTERIC COATED or it will damage her stomach lining. Also, start with a regular or child strength enteric coated asprin, not maximum strength. If your dog is a small breed, I'd hold off on the asprin until you get professional advice because it may be to strong for her. Hope that helps! Good Luck!!
2007-11-06 09:48:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of Dog is she? Some types of dogs can dislocate their hips very easily. I would take her to the vets now, especially since she is in pain.
2007-11-06 09:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by idkmybffcheyenne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is lame and needs the Vet to examine her which would include physical exam, xrays, or MRI, and any pain meds or ananti inflammatory. but you won't know the best treatment unless you find the cause and diagnoses. No reason to wait because the problem could worsen and imagine if You were pain, you would seek a doctor.
2007-11-06 09:56:42 · answer #5 · answered by Rexydoberman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old? It's quite common for the hips to go comparitively young, especialy amongst pure breeds. Try some flax seed in her food, might help lubricating her joints...
2007-11-06 09:44:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. Purebred dogs are more likely to get problems like hip dysplasia than mixes.
2007-11-06 09:44:25 · answer #7 · answered by ajgryffindor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take her to the vet my dog did the same thing when he was hurt he wouldnt eat and he would mope around and avoid you
2007-11-06 09:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by bkvaluemenu1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet, be prepared to pay. Because if her hip is broken and you let it go... You are making her suffer longer.
2007-11-06 09:44:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet and get her checked out.
2007-11-06 12:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋