[kiz]

Noticed the patti was holding back on one of her back legs so took the to the vets yesterday and advised to bring her back today for x rays.
Had x rays and showed problem with hip and best treatment was removal which vet has now done. Vet says everything should be ok, other than laid up for 6 weeks, anyone else had a dog that needed this treament and were they ok?

This post has been edited by kiz: 16 October 2009 - 05:29 PM

[skycat]

Had one many years ago which had a crumbling hip: took the head off, and she didn't walk on 4 legs for a year despite swimming physio etc. Then she put it down again and was fine thereafter: I didn't keep her as she was bad news around other dogs, but I'd say that in a terrier it wouldn't be a problem.

[kiz]

Cheers, touch wood, I don't think it will be a problem.
Vet gave the impression was common in terriers but I haven't come across it before.
She still hasn't had her first season (8months old) and was hoping to breed from her in a couple of years, but as we do not know the cause of the problem looks like we will get her spayed after her season.

[delboy p]

kiz, on Oct 18 2009, 01:55 PM, said:

Cheers, touch wood, I don't think it will be a problem.
Vet gave the impression was common in terriers but I haven't come across it before.
She still hasn't had her first season (8months old) and was hoping to breed from her in a couple of years, but as we do not know the cause of the problem looks like we will get her spayed after her season.

my pat had it done it took a good 12 weeks to be ok

[kiz]

God, I hope not 12 weeks. It will drive her (and me ) mad. LOL

[wippydoo]

are you sure that it isnt a slipping patella or cruciate ligament as this is a lot more common in terriers and small dogs?its usually larger breeds that get hip problems.

[mally]

My mother in law's westie had the same operation at 5 months old. And over 3 years on runs around like the best of them. The bitch shown no ill effects after the initial 6 weeks cage rest and is in no pain what so ever now. Goodluck with your bitch mate.

[kiz]

wippydoo, on Oct 19 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

are you sure that it isnt a slipping patella or cruciate ligament as this is a lot more common in terriers and small dogs?its usually larger breeds that get hip problems.

No, you could see the prob on the xrays.

Cheers mally, sure she will be fine, she hates the crate tho', you ought to see how fast she can go on 3 legs when let out for a pee. LOL

[mally]

kiz, on Oct 19 2009, 11:50 PM, said:

wippydoo, on Oct 19 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

are you sure that it isnt a slipping patella or cruciate ligament as this is a lot more common in terriers and small dogs?its usually larger breeds that get hip problems.

No, you could see the prob on the xrays.

Cheers mally, sure she will be fine, she hates the crate tho', you ought to see how fast she can go on 3 legs when let out for a pee. LOL

I know they hate the crate mate, but the longer she's rested the better she'll recover. Swimming will aid her recovery after the 6 week period. Try and find out if there's a hydro therepy pool near you mate. It's not cheap but we'd recommend it.

[kiz]

mally, on Oct 19 2009, 11:59 PM, said:

kiz, on Oct 19 2009, 11:50 PM, said:

wippydoo, on Oct 19 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

are you sure that it isnt a slipping patella or cruciate ligament as this is a lot more common in terriers and small dogs?its usually larger breeds that get hip problems.

No, you could see the prob on the xrays.

Cheers mally, sure she will be fine, she hates the crate tho', you ought to see how fast she can go on 3 legs when let out for a pee. LOL

I know they hate the crate mate, but the longer she's rested the better she'll recover. Swimming will aid her recovery after the 6 week period. Try and find out if there's a hydro therepy pool near you mate. It's not cheap but we'd recommend it.

Good idea, if I can't find one I'll eat some beans, get in the bath and she can hop in with me :D

[mally]

kiz, on Oct 20 2009, 12:05 AM, said:

mally, on Oct 19 2009, 11:59 PM, said:

kiz, on Oct 19 2009, 11:50 PM, said:

wippydoo, on Oct 19 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

are you sure that it isnt a slipping patella or cruciate ligament as this is a lot more common in terriers and small dogs?its usually larger breeds that get hip problems.

No, you could see the prob on the xrays.

Cheers mally, sure she will be fine, she hates the crate tho', you ought to see how fast she can go on 3 legs when let out for a pee. LOL

I know they hate the crate mate, but the longer she's rested the better she'll recover. Swimming will aid her recovery after the 6 week period. Try and find out if there's a hydro therepy pool near you mate. It's not cheap but we'd recommend it.

Good idea, if I can't find one I'll eat some beans, get in the bath and she can hop in with me :D

PMSL it may not be a bad idea though, if your baths deep enough fill with warm water and give it a go.. just the dog though lol

[kiz]

mally, on Oct 20 2009, 12:09 AM, said:

kiz, on Oct 20 2009, 12:05 AM, said:

mally, on Oct 19 2009, 11:59 PM, said:

kiz, on Oct 19 2009, 11:50 PM, said:

wippydoo, on Oct 19 2009, 10:36 PM, said:

are you sure that it isnt a slipping patella or cruciate ligament as this is a lot more common in terriers and small dogs?its usually larger breeds that get hip problems.

No, you could see the prob on the xrays.

Cheers mally, sure she will be fine, she hates the crate tho', you ought to see how fast she can go on 3 legs when let out for a pee. LOL

I know they hate the crate mate, but the longer she's rested the better she'll recover. Swimming will aid her recovery after the 6 week period. Try and find out if there's a hydro therepy pool near you mate. It's not cheap but we'd recommend it.

Good idea, if I can't find one I'll eat some beans, get in the bath and she can hop in with me :D

PMSL it may not be a bad idea though, if your baths deep enough fill with warm water and give it a go.. just the dog though lol

:thumbs:

[wippydoo]

id recommend hydrotherapy as we use it with the racers when theyve had injuries and cant do any weight bearing exercise.ive found a list of pools for dogs hope this is of use mate
http://www.natural-a...p-here-worc.htm

[kiz]

wippydoo, on Oct 20 2009, 05:54 PM, said:

id recommend hydrotherapy as we use it with the racers when theyve had injuries and cant do any weight bearing exercise.ive found a list of pools for dogs hope this is of use mate
http://www.natural-a...p-here-worc.htm

Cheers :D