Can a puppy live with hip dysplasia without surgery?
Well I just got back from the vets and she says my puppy has hip dysplasia and he will need surgery. But the surgery will cost 2-3 thousand dollars and we dont have that so my parents want to put him to sleep. Is there away for him to live a long healthy life with out the surgery? It will kill me to see him go, being he is my baby.
November 21st, 2009 at 1:52 pm
my puppy has that problem too and shes lived with it for 3 years. her hips are always popping but in other words she seems fine. idk what your puppys going through right now lol so i cant help much, sorry
November 21st, 2009 at 2:43 pm
It can survive, but its life would be a living hell.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:03 pm
I hope so. It really seems like you care. I know I would.
Good luck.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:41 pm
that is sad that kind of thing happens. i will be praying for your dog.
honestly i’m sure the dog can survive but I’m not sure if lets say you were the dog would you want to live with pain constantly?
I’m not sure thats pretty said though whatever you do I pray that everything is in God’s hands
November 21st, 2009 at 3:54 pm
SORRY MIKE BUT YOUR BABY MUST HAVE THE SURGERY OR HE WILL BE IN AGONY AND WILL SOON BECOME UNABLE TO WALK, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE BAD NEWS BUT IT IS ONE OR THE OTHER SURGERY OR EUTHANASIA.
November 21st, 2009 at 4:45 pm
It can live but would be in exteme pain all the time. Im sorry but I think your best option would be to put him down.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
November 21st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Yea but spoil him don’t let him walk and always carry him take him to a vet
November 21st, 2009 at 6:27 pm
yes, but be aware that they may be in much pain!!
November 21st, 2009 at 7:23 pm
How old is the puppy? If the dysplasia is severe enough to be diagnosed at a very young age, it most likely will need surgery.
Is the vet who diagnosed him, trained in orthopedics? You might want a consult with a specialist who is trained in orthopedic surgery, and has a great deal of experience with hip dysplasia, and in taking and evaluating hip radiographs, before you make your decision. If the puppy’s dysplasia is truly severe enough to merit surgery, then yes, it will be painful and disabling to him as time goes on if you chose not to have the surgery for him. Get a second opinion and take it from there, good luck.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:24 pm
Could you live with hip dysplasia? I didn’t think so.
November 21st, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Yes, Try to keep the weight down on your pet. Also google a Dr. Belfield in California he did extensive research on dysplasia in Shepard’s. He found the disease to be closely related to a human disease called scurvy and recommends Vitamin C. It’s worth a look. Very interesting research! Also, ask your vet about rymidol.
November 21st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I wouldn’t put him down until he seems to be in pain. It breaks my heart that people will breed dogs that have this problem because the pups coming from them are sure to have it. Sadly because his hips have started wearing this young, he won’t have a long and healthy life free of pain unless you do opt for surgery.
December 28th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
My dog’s joint pain got better when I began giving him ibuprofen.
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