Shiloh has Hip Dysplasia

[lizbud]

Sorry to hear Shuloh is having HD problems. Buddy was
unfortunately born with bad hips. The left was mild, but the
right hip was pretty bad. Since he was diagnosed early, the
Vet suggested a realignment of the leg muscles to hold the
hip sockets in place as a alternative to THR. (Buddy would have had to have both hips replaced) He was put on a regimen of
Cosequin DS & occasional buffered asperin.Buddy did so well
on Cosequin, the Vet said he could have been a poster dog
for the suppliment. I do believe it gave Buddy a very good
quality of life without the aches & pains.

I hope whatever method you chose helps Shiloh as well.

[Sudilar]

Originally posted by lizbud
He was put on a regimen of
Cosequin DS & occasional buffered asperin.Buddy did so well
on Cosequin, the Vet said he could have been a poster dog
for the suppliment. I do believe it gave Buddy a very good
quality of life without the aches & pains.

Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. I just bought Shiloh some Cosamin DS (for people...not dogs....the drug rep said that it is the same formula for dogs as it is for people....and cheaper.)

The more I hear from those with experience, I am thinking surgery might not be necessary. But I will be talking to the specialist before I make my final decision.

Thanks again.

[lizbud]

Originally posted by Sudilar
Thanks for all the advice and well wishes. I just bought Shiloh some Cosamin DS (for people...not dogs....the drug rep said that it is the same formula for dogs as it is for people....and cheaper.)

Sue,

You know, I heard than too. I should have started taking that a long time ago.
Cosequin (Cosamin) doesn't interact with other meds & no
upset stomachs. Let us know how it goes, o. k. ? Liz

[Albea]

Oh,Sue, I'm so sorry that now is darling Shiloh having problems.
If it can help you at all, I give Carina a teaspoon of organic Flax seed oil every day to help with her arthritis,you can get it at any health food store, besides the glucosamine/condroitin supplement.
I hope your pup doesn't need surgery.
Many hugs to you, Killie and Shiloh.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh Sue, I am so sorry to hear about your dear Shiloh. I hope things get better with the sweet girl. Blees you and your family, and your furkidz. Shiloh and Kilian will always be in my thoughts and in my prayers.

[Logan]

Sue, it just doesn't end for you, does it? Our Lilly was diagnosed with Mild Hip Dysplasia at 18 months old, believe it or not. At 5 years old now, I think she is even better than she was then, but the key for us has been keeping the excess weight off of her which is easier said than done. Goldens are prone to have this problem, but I know of very few people who have had the surgery done. I hope that Shiloh's problems can be controlled with meds and that you won't have to face the surgery.

Keep us posted and tell Shiloh that we're thinking of her and hoping that surgery won't be necessary. Hugs to both Shiloh and Killian.

Logan

[LorraineO]

Thinking of Shiloh and hoping for a good outcome!

[Logan]

Sue, I am longing for an update on Killian and Shiloh. Check in, when you can, and let us know how both of them are doing, please!

[Sudilar]

Thanks for asking, Logan!

I have decided to try the meds for Shiloh first before we do any total hip replacements. She is finished with the Metacam and seems to be doing fine, no pain or lack of movement. She is also on the Cosamine DS (Cosequin DS) for the rest of her life and I see no limp at all anymore. Because of the wonderful advice of this BB, I decided to give it a wait and see attitude. Why mess with something as drastic as THR and the long recovery time when meds will work just fine. If in the future she has pain, then I know what the next step will be.
Killian is acting like his old self again, however, I see a few more "autoimmune disease" sores on his nose and back. I hope that is not kicking in again!
Hope everyone's puppers are all doing well!
Hugs.

[Logan]

Sue, I would do the exact same thing if it were me dealing with Shiloh's problems!! I'm so glad she is responding well to the meds and is feeling better!!! Makes my heart sing!!!

Hugs to Killian and Shiloh. What brave "kids" you have, and what a wonderful mom they have too!!!

Logan

[RobiLee]

What a stressful time you have been going through, Sue. Great big hugs for you, Shiloh and Killian. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Robin

[captain]

I am so glad that the medication is working ....... {{{hugs}}} to you and the darlin furkids ...

[anna_66]

Sue, I'm sorry I'm so late in seeing this

I'm glad to hear the meds are working well for Shiloh and I hope it continues like that

Many hugs to you, Shiloh and Killian!

[oreo_kayla]

im sorry to hear your doggie has Hip Dysplasia. Sorry i can't do anything, because my dog has Hip Dysplasia too i feel bad for pups with health problems, and they'res not really much you can do for them. I hope you dog doesn't feel to much pain =)