Limping back leg

[Nancy Estes]

It's very possible for a one-year-old to have hip problems. But there are a whole lot of other things that could cause the limping. Finding out what's causing her to limp could require x-rays. Sounds like you're going to have to make another trip to the vet with her .

Nancy

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[sandi]

Ginger is just a year old and has been limping on her back leg for a while now. She was first checked out at 6 months and the vet said it was pano and to keep the protein in her diet down. I did this and it seemed to get a little better. But now she is limping again and has trouble getting up from a lying down position. I am concerned that she may have a hip problem already at this young age. Is it possible in this breed to have hip problems so young? The limp doesn't seem to bother her (though it does me) as she is quite active and energetic. Any comments and/or suggestions would be appreciated. I am quite concerned and wondering if she was misdiagnosed originally.

[This message has been edited by sandi (edited August 23, 1999).]

[Lil E]

Have them check her knee. My dog had two surgeries at two years old for knee problems.

[Carol Burke]

You might also want to ad Glucosomine-Chondroitin to her diet. I have had puppies with pano that have been helped a great deal by this addition. Also, you probably should have your vet x-ray to see what is really going on. You can have preliminary OFA x-rays done at one year.

[sandi]

Thanks for all the advice. I will be taking Ginger to the vet for x-rays. Carol, what is Glucosomine-Chondroitin? I have never heard of this. Is it a supplement in pill form?

[Carol Burke]

Sandi, Yes, Glucosomine-Chondroitin is a supplement in pill form. It is used for both animals and humans. It is supposed to help promote cartilage regeneration. I use it personally for arthritis and I give it to a bitch I have with severe hip dysplasia. I also co-own a puppy who has had problems with pano and it has helped her a great deal. You can get it in a health food store or pharmacy. You should add calcium & vitamin C with the Glucosomine.

[LoveMyRott]

I also have a one year old Rotti with a hip and a knee problem. He is very energetic. Right now as per vet orders I am giving him one buffered asprin a day. How many mg Glucosomine-Chondroitin do you give your bitch?

[Carol Burke]

To the bitch with the bad hips I feed 1000mg Glucosomine Chondroitin, her weight is about 80lbs. I also give her calcium ascorbic and alfalfa tablets. She is four and a half and you would not believe there was anything wrong with her to see her run and play. I also make her swim two or three times a week for exercise.

[German Vanegas]

I agree with Carol. I use Glucosamine and Chondroitin for my performance dogs... and myself too! I can't speak enough about its miraculous goodness. I'm living proof of it! (many injuries sustained from working-out with weights, practicing realistic self-defense, while on the "job", etc,)

Glucosamine Sulphate is an important structural component of healthy joints, ligaments, bones, and synovial fluid. Supplementation of glucosamine sulphate has been shown to aid in the relief of pain and inflammation caused by deterioration or damage to cartilage and some arthritic conditions. Chondroitin Sulfate is found in
joint cartilage. By supplementing chondroitin water is attracted to the joints thus improving elasticity and joint movements promoting pain-free movement and flexibility. Glucosamine Sulfate improves damaged joints and helps form the cushioning substances in joint fluid. The combination of the both substances works MIRACLES!!



[This message has been edited by German Vanegas (edited September 03, 1999).]