Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:24:21 GMT

have you looked into a magnetic collar?. my old lurcher couldn't take nsaids as they upset her tummy. she had bad arthriis in her hips and had 3 toes on her left fore with middle digit unstable fracture. we used to give her odd dose of metacam when it was bad but then i got her a bioflow collar and she never looked back. atfer wearing it for 4 hours she got upstairs and went on sons bed(she hadn't done that for long time) i even stopped newmarket joint supp. they have lifetime guarantee only cost bout £35.00 incl postage. look on ecoflow website.

i currently have a 1yr old gsd who is now wearing her collar since we sadly lost her to lymphoma(am sure collar helped with this also) just cause he so clumsy om his limbs but seems great now.

hope this helps

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Fiona Leathers — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:16:56 GMT

what about trying Purina JM, I've just changed my dogs onto it from JD and they certainly love it! Get in touch with your Purina rep, as they're doing a free food offer - free food for 2 months -

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Katy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:46:26 GMT

I don't think it's severe enough for that really. It's only very mild.

Thanks for all your tips!

I'm off on my jollies today. We're off to Cyprus for 11 days.

He's no longer on the J/D as he started pooping over night as my other lab did when we put her on it. He'll be sticking to the Synoquin and Royal Canin Mobility Support food.

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Laura Dickson BSc(Hons)RVN A1 Dip(HE)CVN DipAVN — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:48:18 GMT

Is he a candidate for a tpo (triple pelvic osteotomy)? Iv seen a few dogs with HD get this and do very well. Not all are suitable candidates for the op though.

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Maisy — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:07:48 GMT

My Lab was diagnosed with HD when he was 2years and just had his 14th birthday yesterday He managed on Synoquin mainly though did need a stint on Metacam for a couple of months last year though this gave him GI trouble so stopped it.

Hydro worked for him, but also regular short exercise rather than one big blast. They're pretty good at letting you know when they've had enough exercise and you don't want to restrict them too much.

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Suzanne Small — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:22:39 GMT

its hard when you have a bouncy dog to try and restrict their exercise! Maybe you should get some puzzle toys and make him use his brain a little more, tire him out, lol

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:53:43 GMT

I had a dog once who was diagnosed with HD at 9 months old, she lived to 14 and the first I ever had to put her on any medication was at the age of 9 post cruciate, which she came off after she was back on her feet, and then at 13 as she was getting a bit stiff.

I kept her weight under control with a a sensible good quality food and she was sensibly exercised. No pain killers and no joint diet, no cosequin... though to be fair they were not around then.

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

loobylou — Fri, 29 May 2009 21:37:20 GMT

My 7 yr old lab cross was diagnosed with moderate hip dysplasia in oct last year. He is currently on cosequin and rimadyl as and when he needs it.
The main thing excersise wise is to keep it pretty regular with regards timing, frequency and intensity.
I used to give my dog shorter walks in the week then take him for miles at the weekends and days off but he would take days to recover. II now try to do pretty much the same with him every day.
Im also in the process of arranging hydrotherapy for him as he has lost some muscle mass.

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

dinkyd — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:24:08 GMT

LOL no probs - glad to help!

Re: Confirmed Hip Dysplasia

Katy — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:22:47 GMT

Durr, of course. Lol.

I'll look into that once I get back off my hols!

Thanks for that Dinky!

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dinkyd — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:07:57 GMT

Hi how about hydrotherapy?If he is insured- i know my insurance covered my boys hydro.