my dog has hop dysplesia. she is a rottweiler. what can i do to help her get better?
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Posted on 2008/02/19 by Ashley Jenson
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Torunn says:
Hi there
This depends on how serious the condition is. Is she very affected by this? Is she still running around, going for walks etc? If she is uncomfortable you should take her to the vet and get some antiinflammatories. You could also buy some chondroitin/glucosamine supplements to add to her diet to try and prevent arthritis. Sometimes physiotherapy and acupuncture can help as well.
In severe cases surgery is necessary, but I assume she is not at this stage yet.
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Ashley says:
ok thanks.yes she has a hard time walking.yes she does still run around. she plays with rocks so my mom thinks that the reason why her hip is like this because she plays with rocks and she gets her whole body into it even her legs.
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Torunn says:
I think it is worth trying the glucosamine supplements first (see link), and after a few weeks, if you do not notice much difference, you should take her to the vet for some pain management.
Good luck with her
Torunn
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Torunn says:
Forgot to say, you can also buy anti-inflammatories (Rimadyl/metacam) online at discount prices.
However, I recommend a check-over by a vet and a blood sample to check her kidneys before putting her on NSAIDs as they can have long-term side effects and are dangerous to use if there is an underlying kidney problem.
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Ashley says:
what are the outcomes of the surgery of going good? like will it really help her get better or will it make it worse
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Torunn says:
The surgery will be a last resort, as it is extensive and only done if absolutely necessary. This will have to be assessed with an x-ray first, but from what you are telling me I do not think it is necessary at the moment. If the hip joint is very arthritic, and no medication helps, then the surgery has a very good outcome, but it is expensive and usually you need to referr to an orthopedic to have it done.
Hope this answers your question
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