puppy is in the vets :-(

[noodle_]

Right now.

I'm sat in macdonalds (goodbye diet...) Waiting for my little pup to come out of x-ray. Vets (and I) suspect hip dysplasia. He also has a front leg issue - he sits at a weird angle. Poor pup.

He's only 7 months old and this is my 2nd dog with HD. :-( *sigh*

On another note - he's been sedated not knocked out - so thank you to those who pm'ed me about that

Fingers crossed its just mild and treatable... I don't even know how they fix it! Big dog's on cartrofen so hoping its as simple as that :-(

 

[CorvusCorax]

Hoping it is nothing serious - take pics of the x-ray on your phone or ask for a copy on CD if digital.

MM and I posted pics of our dogs' hips a while back, if you want to use them for comparison. I can't speak for MM but my dog's were taken at one year and one month.
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=551222

 

[Star_Chaser]

I've got hip scans too if you want them, some from a lab that had progressively worse HD your welcome to take a look. What breed?

 

[MurphysMinder]

I hope it is something treatable. If the hips aren't good the right sort of exercise can make a big difference, hydrotherapy seems to have great results.
Both the x rays of my dogs in CCs link were taken at just over 12 months, I usually book the appointment as near to their first birthday as possible as my nerves won't stand waiting.

 

[Cinnamontoast]

Hoping it's not advanced. Mine has it and we limit his exercise and feed bones (for the glucosamine and chondroitin content). It's worked brilliantly.

 

[noodle_]

Thanks all.

I dont know the severity yet as i didnt think to ask about that as apparantly its not the main problem!

he has a growth problem in his front legs (he basically sits like a frog - legs pointing out.... one bone/leg is growing too quickly and he has amonth of 30 mins x twice a day of walking on lead exercise and no unsupervised free play....

He's going back in a month - and if he's not improved there is a possiblility of CT scan and of surgery on the leg.

His hips are a "if he goes worse we need to investigate more".... which is fine as it seems he's not massivly progressed with the dysplasia.

I will ask though about the severity once i have my head round it. Poor lad has been crying all night - he was sedated not knocked out totally which he seems wayyyy more dopey for! ?

anyhow - my plan of action is the 30 mins twice a day but on grass as i dont like the thought of pounding the joints of puppy/any dog really on the pavement... am i right with this?

Will be "easier" as i can run one dog and walk the other 10x round the massive field for 30 mins if needby as its nice and flat. thoughts please??