hip dysplasia
 I would appreaciate any imput from others. This is the first time I have had a sheep dog.
zulu |
|
|
| Welcome to the forum, zulu!
Let's see... trying to hold up both legs? Do you mean squatting instead of lifting? As far as the bum wiggle goes, that could be a normal sheepie thing... Sheepdogs walk in an unusual fashion usually called a "rolling gait". I think it is caused by moving both legs on one side at a time instead of opposite corners. BUT, I am not sure that is what you are describing. Unfortunately yes, sheepdogs are subject to hip dysplasia.  |
| Thanks for the feed back. When she urinates she holds her self up on her two front paws as well as she can. She was diagnoised with hip diplasa at 6months. I had x-rays done on her at the time she was spayed. Her vet said she had 30% displasa on her right side. Her breeder had not had the hips certified at the time because she was not quite 2years old.I am new to this and have would of should of regrets. I love my presious pup to pieces. You know heath guantees that want your dog back to replace her are ludicris. I am in this one for keeps. I always have so many questions so the forum will be a great place to seek advice. (this is my first time : ) ) |
| The wiggle/shakes when she walks could be associated with her hip condition and maybe a bit of pain there. Is she on anything for her hips?
Pain Meds? Natural Supplements? There is a great natural supplements to help with her hips, a supplement with Chondroiton and Glucosamine combined. Something she needs to be on every day for the rest of her life to help her hip problem and mobility. Her hips are not great at the moment, having the evaluation done at 6 months by the vet with x-ray does not necessarily mean the hips are going to stay that way. She has not finished her growth stage and until she has there could be an improvement there or it could get worse, have her done again around 2 years old to see how they have finished up after her rapid growing stage is over. That way you have a more accurate idea at that age for a future management plan with her and her hips. Management plan to help her while she is in this rapid growth stage and to stop further deteriation on the hips is to not have her at all overweight, always on the leaner side. No over exercising her , that is not letting her run and run and run, charge up and down stairs etc. And walking her and having free play off lead on a soft surface like grass or at a park, not a pavement or road as that puts more pressure on the hip joints. Putting her on a supplement like mentioned above. Water therapy, swimming her would be good for her too, no pressure on the joints then and it helps muscle up the rear and give her strength there to help her and keep her mobile. 
Sorry you are going through this, yes it is hard with the health guarantees when a problem does crop up, you are devoted to them by then. Sending best wishes to you both. |
Didn't find exactly what you're looking for? Search again here:
Custom Search
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|