My aunt's dog is a 6-8 month old Chocolate Lab, I'm not 100% sure how old. Anyways, a couple months ago he had a severe eye problem and needed surgery. His eyes are fine now, but now he has Hip Dysplasia. The vets are reccomending surgery, but it is so expensive and my aunt does not want to put him through that again.
Is there anything else we can do to prevent surgery and still keep him happy and comfortable? He doesn't seem to be in pain, and walks around fine (with a slight limp) and can run a little, but we know it will affect him in the long run.
Any advice appriciated.
Thanks in advance.
2007-12-15 04:30:47 · 9 answers · asked by lj 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Forgot to add that they have applied for dog insurance, so if they are accepted and there is nothing else they can do they will do surgery.
2007-12-15 04:32:17 · update #1
Give him glucosamine. Vets give Aspirin for pain or Rimadyl.
I have seen dogs who have had the surgery and even total replacements. They still have issues. Nothing can make a perfect hip if a dog wasn't born with it. Unless the dog has a severe case, I honestly don't think the ones with surgery actually do that much better than the ones that are simply treated with meds and don't have surgery. I see them come into the vet clinic often, and I honestly don't think it is worth the cost.
2007-12-15 06:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep his weight down so he won't have that extra pressure on his joints. don't let him run or he could pull the hip out just nice walks.and a little play time that excludes heavey running.my rottie/lab had this for a few yrs until she could no longer walk . i treated her for 2 yrs or so with daily doses of asperin and massages since i couldn't afford the surgery and there was no gaurentie that it would work. she was a big muscluar girl who weighed 135 lbs.when the treatment no longer worked i had her put down just before her 7th birthday.ur guy is young so u should have better luck with him at this age, mine started around 5 yrs when she was running and playing she let out a yelp and that is when the hip showed the disease.when he shows pain give him 1 asa per 40 lbs every 4 to 6 hours and wet warm towels on his bad hip for 10 to 15 min then gently massage in little circles all over the sore area.i hope this helps and all will turn out ok. best of luck
2007-12-15 05:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by john n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another treatment option is Gold Bead Implants. This is a permanent form of acupuncture.
I had a dog that had nerve damage in her back. She also had HD.
I do know that the implants stopped her back pain. Before the implants, she would scream in pain. Vets put her on Deramax, they said, for the rest of her life. After the implants, she no longer needed the Deramax.
Look out on the net. There's a lot there about Gold Bead Implants.
2007-12-15 06:29:11 · answer #3 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly it is much better to have it done now. The dog is so young that delaying it will only wear down any good bone structure the pup has.
If the vet recomends the surgery now than I would have it done.
I do know of a credit plan that could help but I am not alowed to post it here. If you would like to e-mail me I can get it to you that way. ok
2007-12-15 04:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My dog had hip dysplasia and the surgery was sucessful. The best time to have surgery is when he's younger.
He did very well, and his hip was good as new.
Some people that can not afford the surgery, just treat it with medication..........or save money until they can afford the surgery and the hydrotherapy afterwards.
2007-12-15 12:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Bullmastiff_Boxer_lover 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
get him a heating pad and that should ease some of the pain. give her baths 5 days a week and put ice where the dysplasia is. my dog had something really close to hip dysplaisa (torn ligiment) and shes fine.
2007-12-15 05:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by cdy_cambell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a shame about this dog. You need to have the surgery. Good luck. This is a good reminder to all of us that owning pets can be an expensive proposition.
2007-12-15 04:47:19 · answer #7 · answered by Michael W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are accepted, then definitely do the surgery. If he's not in pain, he should be happy, but to keep her dog longer, maybe its best to do the surgery.
2007-12-15 04:35:29 · answer #8 · answered by Elizabeth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GEt in touch withteh breeder they got teh pup from most give a guarantee and this is hereditary and some states even have laws on This try investigating your local laws and talk to the breeder htey may help with surgerry
2007-12-15 04:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋