Update on my hurt Doggie

suscq

So, the vet said Rusty has a shallow hip joint and is going to need surgery or he will get really bad arthritis.  He didn't actually sustain an injury, he just moved wrong and the hip didn't keep his leg in place.  They said DH can pick him up at 2pm (they gave him sedatives so they could xray him and they are waiting for them to wear off) and he'll find out more about the surgery then.

My family has had labs for years so I'm familiar with hip dysplasia but I've never seen a dog this young be affected by it.  He turns 1 the end of March.  He's not overweight (in fact he's a little skinny)  We adopted him from the shelter and all we know is that he is a red heeler mix but we have no idea what he's mixed with.  He is much taller than heelers normally get, which could be the problem--rapid growth can lead to hip problems.

 

Original Post from this morning: https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/11852669.aspx

blairsgirl

I'm so sorry he is in pain! I hope he feels better soon!!

DSteed-to-be

My best friend's lab puppy was born with severe hip dysplasia (maybe even no socket for the joint?  It was severe), but the vet said since she was so young, they'd see how she adjusted and wait to operate when it bothered her.  She's now almost 5, and she walks and runs completely normally and has never been bothered by her hip.  The only noticeable thing is that she sits a bit crooked because of it.....maybe wait and see how your dog copes with it for the next few days/weeks and consider the surgery if he doesn't get along?

us+1

sad!  are you going to get the surgery?

i know this seems crazy - but our little pom has seizures and the banfield pet hospital offers "dog insurance."  we bought it and it has saved us lots of money.  it's something that you can buy and use as soon as you need it you just have to sign and one or two year contract to keep it.  it includes regular doggie maintenance (teeth brushing, shots, etc) and it's been really great.  do you have a petsmart where you live?  you should check into it maybe.

edit: it also includes major discounts on surgery and medicine.

Squishycheeks

Oh no! Poor doggie!

suscq

Thanks for the info ladies!!  I think we are definitely going to have to look at the surgery.  In the last month his hip has done this twice.  The first time it didn't hurt him as much, he just didn't put his full weight on it for a few hours.  Last night he was up most of the night whimpering and shaking in pain.

My lab/rott mix Sadie had hip dysplasia but she had no real problems with it until she was 8 or 9 then we put her on Rimadyl daily for the pain.

erino&chrish

Sorry to hear that, and I hope he feels better soon!