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the_maine_pitbull Member  Posts: 251 |
posted 11-02-2003 09:27 PM
 
Hi everyone, it is so great that Auspet is back! I MISSED YOU ALL!! My reason for posting is becuas eI have a friend who has a 168 pound Rottweiler (Boe) who has hip dysplasia (sp?) and cancer. Boe is only seven, however despite his condition he is very happy and healthy. The famly does not feel it is time to let him go yet and Boe's only serious problem is that he is in pain from carrying his weight with hip problems. He also shakes and seems to have a hard time walking. The question I am looking for answers or help with is, does any one know of any medications that they could ask their vet about for him and also, do they make doggy wheelchairs for dogs that size? Boe would be relieved of a lot of pain if he did not have to carry the weight on those aching hips. If anyone has any advice besides putting him down-- or know of any sites or anything, please let me know so that I can pass it on to them. For the love of Boe, please help us find somethign to help him more comfortable in the last mile of his life. Thank You In Advance, IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 585 |
posted 11-02-2003 11:42 PM
Angie, I don't know alot about Rotty's but is he overweight? Making sure he stays slim will help take some of the pressure off. I was just reading the Flyball forum about this topic...they were discussing hip replacements, it was very interesting. Several people had dogs who had the hip replacements and were now competing with their dogs. They said the dog was a completely different dog. I don't know what the life span is for a Rotty...but it may be worth looking into. I am not sure about meds, if he is in that much pain, I would think the vet would prescibe a pain killer. MSM, Chrondroitin and Glucosamine are all good supplements for joints, i take them for my back. Try to find a dog product that has all three. I do know of a site that makes doggy wheel chairs...I'll look for the link and post it. IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 585 |
posted 11-02-2003 11:46 PM
Here it is.... http://www.wheelchairsfordogs.com/ IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 585 |
posted 11-03-2003 12:02 AM
I did a search and found these! http://www.animalrehab.on.ca/index.asp?tag=wheelchairs This one looked like it might have links to holistic type solutions and if you scroll down to the section titled Senior and Mobility Impaired Dogs, there were links to sites for wheelchairs. http://www.cybercanine.com/links.htm
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