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My Experiences With Dog Hip Dysplasia – The Purpose For This Blog
Posted by: | CommentsMany of you have asked about the experiences I have had with our German Shepherd “Lady Belle” and her dog hip dysplasia. I purchased Lady Belle from a reputable pet store in Fort Worth, TX. She was bred locally (Justin TX) and she is a purebred GSD. Our family immediately fell in love with her and we set about training her to be a great family dog. She certainly has turned out that way. On her second visit to the vet for the puppy shots, he noticed some “looseness” in her hips and suggested we watch it carefully. Some months later, we noticed she had a hard time getting up from lying down, and struggled to make it up our stairs without stopping to rest. She was still less than a year old, but we were very disheartened to see her in pain and struggling to enjoy the things puppies should be enjoying.
When she was in the hospital for her spaying surgery, the doctor suggested we have her hips x-rays done, which could confirm or refute the diagnosis of hip dysplasia. The x-rays confirmed that she did indeed have sever dog hip dysplasia. The next summer, my wife and I was attending a business conference and was introduced to a representative from a pharmaceutical company in Florida. He told us about a product his company produced called “Mussel Dog“ that dramatically helped with the pain and suffering associated with dog hip dysplasia. He offered us some free samples, which we took and tried on our dog, now almost 2 years old. The results were quite dramatic.
She improved within days, and for the past several months, she has been running up the stairs and prancing around the yard again. Words cannot express how grateful we are to have found this product and what it has done for our dear Lady Belle. We can now go out on our bike rides, walks, runs around the dog park and she can keep up with all her friends. The vet tells us she is likely to get worse as she gets older, but for now we are certainly grateful for the improvement we have experienced in her dog hip dysplasia.
Since then, we have become affiliates for this wonderful product and cannot recommend it highly enough. Right now, you can get a free bottle when you order one and they come with a full 60 day money-back guarantee. That is more than enough time to learn for yourself how great they work, and we are certain you will agree. You can check out the results others have had and order your own risk-free samples of Mussel Dog to help with your dog hip dysplasia by clicking here.
Let us know your experiences and comments below. Thanks for visiting our site. Take a look around and see what information we have gathered for you. Until later….
Scott
Dog Arthritis (Cure your dog’s arthritis)
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The Dog Arthritis Guide Intro
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Learning about dog arthritis: signs, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, supplements and exercises you can do to help your dog.
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How much exercise should a dog with arthritis get a day?
Posted by: | CommentsMy dog Duke has it. I don’t think its hip dysplasia. my mom also thinks he has arthritis because when the weather changes he limps.
I used to walk him alot more but wen I am down and not happy(depression) i don’t but I was gonna walk him today but how long should I walk him for.
Should I put heat or cold on where he limps?
I wouldn’t over do it.. 20 mins would be good..
then if he stays in a warm house, she should be good..
I just would not aggravate it.. they do have meds for it..
I have arthritis, in my hands.. I find in cold weather nothing feels better than something warm.. so I would not use cold paks.. good luck
Home Remedies and Treatments for Dog Arthritis
Posted by: | CommentsAs part of your regular pet health exam, today we focus on the muscles and bones that help your dog move. Starting at the neck, run your hand along the spine to the base of the tail. Feel the muscles on both sides of the spine and notice if any feel unusually firm or knotted.
Dogs can get a variety of conditions that will lead to muscle spasms in their back muscles.
Massage any tight muscles and take note of the area. A common condition in active dogs is to develop fusing of the spine (spondylosis). This can lead to decreased mobility, pinched vertebrae and back pain. Your dog will benefit from regular massage of the lower lumbar spinal muscles. Place your hands on either side of the spine and use deep circular digital pressure with your thumbs. Work on the affected area once daily for 5 minutes.
Next, palpate the bones and muscles of the legs. Start on the legs at the toes. Apply moderate pressure to the joints and move each joint back and forth. On the front legs pay close attention to any discomfort in the elbow or shoulder; these are common areas of dog arthritis. In the rear limbs, pay close attention to the knee and the hips for these are commonly arthritic. Your dog will resist moving these joints and may even yelp if your dog has arthritis.
HERBAL. A variety of herbs are used at different times for dog arthritis. The ones I have seen to be most effective include: DEVIL’S CLAW, used in traditional African medicine and has scientific studies to back its effectiveness, give 100mg or 10 drops per 10 lbs of body weight.
ACUPRESSURE. GB 41, located on the bottom of the foot, in the depression of the two outside toes, and is especially good for arthritic pain in the hips.
METHYLSULFONYMETHANE. MSM is a supplement, found in some plants such as Horsetail. It works by reducing inflammation in the joints by acting as an antioxidant – this has been shown to work well in treating dog arthritis. The MSM dosage is 50mg per 10lbs of body weight daily.
IT’S IN THE CARTILAGE. GLUCOSAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE is the most important supplement to add to your dog’s diet. The dose is 1/4 of a 500mg tablet once daily per 10 lbs of body weight. It helps to rebuild the cartilage and delay further cartilage breakdown.
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To your pet’s good health,
Dr. Andrew Jones
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What if your dog gets Hip dysplasia?
Posted by: | CommentsI’ve already found a Brittany breeder, and I am going to buy one of the pups from the litter due next spring. I’ve also read that brittany’s are prone to hip dysplasia. So how would I know if he gets it and what should I do? How much is it to heal hip dysplasia?
look for proof of OFA certification on not on the parents but at least 3 generations back. No OFA, walk away.
This does not guarantee your dog will not develope hip dysplasia but it is the best you can do from a genetic standpoint.
There are indications that hip dysplasia can also be environmentally induced. So, feed a good quality balanced diet and restrict impact type of activity on hard surfaces.
There is no cure for hip dysplasia but there are surgical procedures that can help improve the quality of life for the dog. All surgical options are VERY expensive. It is far cheaper and easier on your heart do do your homework up front and buy from a reputable breeder.
Dog Arthritis Tips For Controlling
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http://www.cactuscanyon.com/ Just like humans, as dogs become older, they often suffer from dog arthritis pain. The tissue within an older dogs joints will often deteriorate and allow the bones to rub together. This is what causes arthritis in dogs. Older dogs who develop this painful condition often respond well to liquid glucosamine products. These are all natural and have virtually no side effects for the dog that has arthritis. This is a much safer product to give dogs suffering from arthritis than many of the prescription drugs availablesome of which have actually had lethal side effects. Dog arthritis is also aggravated when a dog has to carry excess weight. It is very important for dog owners to keep the weight of dogs with arthritis as low as possible. It may be difficult to do this as a dog ages, but they will be healthier in a number of ways (besides the issue of arthritis) if they are a bit on the skinny side compared to heavier. Also, for dogs with Arthritis, make sure the dog gets plenty of exercise. However, do not over do it. If the dog comes up limping often after exercise, then you need to cut down on the length and/or intensity of the exercise. The effects of dog arthritis, although often inevitable, can be minimized.
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