my lab had an xray about 6months ago and the vet said sehe had it shewas approx 6 months old at the time, she was constantly limping, yelping etc when she sat funny we hd togive her painkillers for it. although now she seems fine, no yelping, limping etc!
2007-12-13 06:56:37 · 11 answers · asked by m9mkt 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she hasnt needed the pain killers for 3/4 months
2007-12-13 07:04:22 · update #1
oh and i knew you dint spel it like i have lol
2007-12-13 07:05:07 · update #2
Yes, a young dog with mild dysplasia can "outgrow" it. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) will not diagnose hip dysplasia until a dog is 24 months old for this very reason. At 6 months, there is still a lot of breaking down and building up of bone. The joint structure will continuously undergo changes until the dog's growth plates fuse completely (which can take as long as two years in large breed dogs). Only after the growth plates close can a vet actually say without a doubt that a dog has hip dysplasia. I would recommend getting your dog's hips re-radiographed when she turns two to see just how bad the hips really are. If they were bad enough to cause pain and for your vet to say she had dysplasia at six months, then she will probably have bad hips for her entire life. But supplementing with dietary supplements (glucosamine, vitamin C, vitamin E) and using pain medication to manage pain when it is severe can really improve her quality of life.
2007-12-13 07:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by ainawgsd 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
I have GSD who is 7 years old. He recently started having trouble getting up the porch steps. X-rays showed moderate to severe hip dysplasia. I had tried Tramadol and it didn't work. I then tried Deramaxx and it has been wonderful for him so far. He runs up the steps now. You could give her glucosamine supplements too. The human kind is fine for her and cheaper. Glucosamine with MSM is what I use. This will aid in slowing the damage to her joints. Hip dysplasia will only get worse with age without surgery. However with proper meds and a good steady ,not fast, walk everyday she will do just fine. Excersize is very very important. If she becomes overweight it will put more stress on her joints.
I just read the answer about puppies up to 24 mths can outgrow this condition. Very interesting. My doberman was diagnosed at 11 months and he is so much better, I think, at age three. Anyway, thinks for that input. I'm gonna check into that now.
2007-12-13 07:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by Rover Fan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hip dysplasia is a genetic condition which she wont grow out of it. Its caused by a shallow hip socket so the bone isnt held firmly and moves around more than it should. It can be managed with pain killers or an operation to make a better joint. You certainly shouldnt breed from her as any puppies are more likely to have it too. Its common in pure bred dogs as there is an element of inbreeding and breeding dogd are scored for it before they are bred but it still can happen
2007-12-13 07:02:39 · answer #3 · answered by emily 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pay close attention to ainawgsd's answer, she's clearly talking sense (interesting that she's got 4 thumbs down - bit too complex for some people eh?). Although hip dysplasia usually worsens with age, it's true that growth plates haven't fused at this age, so it's probably a mistake to make prognoses this early in the game. Continue working with your vet.
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2007-12-13 08:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if it is a young puppy and the dysplasia isnt too bad. My sister had a newfoundland that had a limp around 10 months, took her to the vet, who said she was growing to fast and the cartilage and bones were growing at different rates. He said she had hip dysplasia. He said to switch to adult food and limit exersize. She did and when she was fully grown she was rechecked and no hip dysplasia.
2016-10-20 10:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by amanda c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs do not outgrow hip dysplagia as far as I know. But it sounds like she might have had pano. This is really common problem in larger breed dogs when they are growing. It is kind of like a "growing pain." The symptoms are exactly as you described and they do outgrow it. Here is an article that you can check to see if this sounds like your dog: http://www.jersey.net/~mountaindog/berner1/lpano.htm
2007-12-13 07:19:42 · answer #6 · answered by Tami 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 05:57:53 · answer #7 · answered by Oren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, is she still on the pain relievers? Medication works wonders, but normally, no......hip dysplasia cannot be reversed without treatment, it usually gets worse.
2007-12-13 07:00:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
as far as I'm aware they cant, but the right amount of exercise to keep her weight at a healthy level,and watch her diet carefully she can have a good life, but she will be no good to breed with as her pups could inherit the problem, she can still have a good life.
2007-12-13 07:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by t j 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What kind of dog?
A dog won't "grow out of" hip dysplasia, but some breeds can be misdiagnosed when they are young.
2007-12-13 07:12:22 · answer #10 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋