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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

I took my Missy to the vet the other day. She had been limping for 3 days, but I gave in and took her. She was in so much pain or whatever she wouldnt chase my cat. Rolling Eyes

So not like her. Turns out she has dysplasia. The vet said it is going to run about $2500 per hip. She is only 9 mths old. So to all pet owners get pet insurance. I thought about getting it on her but now she is "labeled" ( sorry if spellings off, been long day) SO now I dont know if I could ever get her pet insurance Crying or Very sad

They did put her on Rimadyl and she does not seem to limp unless the meds has worn off.

deesygirl · Moderator Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 1200

Poor baby. I am sorry she has to go through this. It is so horrible.
First thing I would do is get a second opinion. Then I would research the disease as diet and exercise play an important part of how much your dog can be effected by the disease. Then I would get ahold of the breeder as it is a genetic disease.
Didn't you just say a little while back they were having another litter? Along with it being such a short time between litters Rolling Eyes

it is a hereditary problem they should be aware of. A responsible breeder only breeds to better the line, so they will be interested to hear what is going on.
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trtlduv · Posted: Mon Mar 20, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject:

I'm so sorry for your Missy! Crying or Very sad

I've been dogsitting a friend's chow for the last few months, and he has hip dysplasia. My girlfriend told me it's hereditary, and that she wants to give him glucosamine. I'm not real sure if that's the thing to do, if you ask me, and she hasn't (but I've still told her!!) she should take poor Zeus to the vet! Am I wrong?
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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

I have metioned this to the breeders. (PLease keep in mind that my dog is not full blooded) But just the same I did tell. Laughing

Anyway, they thought they might be having more pups, but thankfully not going to happen. There is no sign of it in the genes of either dog, and when I told the vet this she said it could just be a "freak" thing. So she said I could give her glucosamine and rimadyl and take her swiming. Now that I have my computer back I can do more checking.

trtlduv · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 11:11 am Post subject:

So, glucosamine is actually recommended, then? I guess I shouldn't have been so hard on my friend....whoops! Rolling Eyes

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dixieee · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject:

ok i'm lost in here, i know nothing about dogs but i'm sorry for urs. i hope she gets well soon

keep us posted
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trtlduv · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 3:35 pm Post subject:

It's just really hard to watch a pet suffer through something so painful and debilitating... right, turtle-grl? It's too bad Missy is suffering at such a young age, Zuess is atleast 9 years old now and just a year or so ago is when it became painfully obvious that it was hurting him... poor guy! I know exactly how you feel! Crying or Very sad

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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

YEs glucosamine works. But getting her to take it is hard work. It took 2 of us. One to stick the pill in and the other to give her some water to help her swallow. She is my girl and I will take care of her to the best of my ability, just like my turts, and then some Laughing

. I have a few ppl I know ssay well why not just put her down. I think to myself ok put one of ur kids down and see how you feel. It just burns me up that some people can be insensitive like that. When it becomes too much for her than I will but not now.

trtlduv · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject:

I know what you mean! A lot of ppl just don't understand! When I lost my dog a few years ago, it was her heart, she developed a horrible cough and the vet said the only thing we could do was keep her comfortable...so that's what we did. Our kitty followed suit, the two of them were inseparable! But it's one of the hardest things I've been through! And to go through it twice in just a month or two, it really bit! Crying or Very sad

My girlfriend is living in a right now that she's not aloud to have a dog, and I'm such a worry wart that I drive myself nuts trying to take care of him. Atleast she didn't leave her kids with me!! My son's a handful enough! Rolling Eyes

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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

[quote="trtlduv"] My son's a handful enough! Rolling Eyes

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I have 2 boys. I know exactly what you are talking about Laughing

trtlduv · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:57 pm Post subject:

really, two of them? How old/young? Mine's going to be seven this May! I'm taking him to Sea World, the San Diego Zoo, and Disneyland this next week for Spring Break... we're both so excited! Our vacation starts friday!
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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

WooHoo for vacations!!!( I want a vacation) My 10 year old may go to seaworld for his spring break, or animal kingdom or the magic kingdom.... not sure. My Grandma is taking him. And then there is my 5 year old.

trtlduv · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 6:26 pm Post subject:

WooHoo!! For grandmas!!! We can only afford to go cause Meme sent $800. !! Wow, 10, huh? Pre-teen scares me to death!! I probably shouldn't worry so much, but I can't help it!! Surprised

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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

I worry about it everyday, he already behaves like he is 16. Laughing

Thats why I love my turtles. I can sit there all day watching them chase fish. Very relaxing to me. Razz

I wish Grandma would help me out with just a few hours to relax, but we wont get into that. Have fun on vacation.

turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

There was an ad for Rimadyl for 75 mg tabs for $134.00 for 180 ct. Whew my dog is EXPENSIVE! Laughing

trtlduv · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 8:21 pm Post subject:

Yep!! I think all pets pretty much are... huh, just like our kids, ay?! Laughing

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turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

EXACTLY!!!!! Laughing

Although the insurance pays for the kids meds. Make sure you get pet insurance on your dogs, cat. I didnt and thats why I am paying for it, literally. Rolling Eyes