How long will my dog be able to walk?
My 1.5 year old puppy has just been dianoised with Elbow Dysplasia in both her front elbow with severe arthritis. She is on the highest does of rimadyl that can be given before internal organ damage starts to occur and she is now able to walk without limping.
There is no surgical option as the arthritis is to severe.
My question is how long will my dog be able to walk for if anyone has experience with this problem.
And has anyone used the drug called Adequan to treat the dysplasia.
we have spoken with a specialist and are in the process of getting her an apt. We have so far been to the vet for her more times then we can count but I want to get some advice from dog owners who have had to deal with this problem. Thanks for the advice
we have spoken with a specialist and are in the process of getting her an apt. We have so far been to the vet for her more times then we can count but I want to get some advice from dog owners who have had to deal with this problem. Thanks for the advice
we have spoken with a specialist and are in the process of getting her an apt. We have so far been to the vet for her more times then we can count but I want to get some advice from dog owners who have had to deal with this problem. Thanks for the advice
Sry about the repeat edit my computer is acting up
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Barb :
Wow that’s a tough diagnosis, I’m sorry.
Though I myself have not used Adequan (My German Shepherd’s ED is mild) I’ve known several people that for their dogs it made all the difference in their quality of life.
I do hope that you’ve taken your dog to an ortho vet and you’re not just going by what a "regular" vet says.
Best of luck to you and your dog!