Chris
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I believe Bits ran around $600.
PRP injections
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Chris
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Bits and Layla were both 10. They were both sedated during the procedure (Layla was also having elbow surgery). I'd ask your vet. I don't think 11 is too late, but I don't know Missy's general health. We think it was worth every cent! Without it, Layla would have had to stop serving at Walter Reed and certainly couldn't have gone to Paris twice! And I firmly believe Bitsy could not have lived past 12 without it.
ghggp
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Well worth it if it provides the relief hoped for! Thanks for answering...
We learn so much on SN! Such a GREAT resource.
shelee
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Thanks Chris for your reply. Missy's vet said he had only had one client have PRP injections and it did not help. The vet that would do the PRP injection (that my vet referred us to) said he has had mixed results. So I am not quite sure what route I should go. I did find a acupuncturist 25 miles away that told me she has had excellent results treating dogs with arthritis so Missy had a appointment for next Thursday. I will try that first and take it from there.
Chris
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If you're anywhere near Baltimore, I know the world's leading canine orthopedist.
shelee
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I am a ways away from Baltimore. Rural Wisconsin. The University of Wisconsin teaching vet school is fairly close, but I am not a fan.
Ann
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I've had accupuncture done on several of my dogs, most for arthritis or Lyme disease-related issues, with great success. You have to keep up with it and get it done regularly at first, but it really did help mine. My vet who does acupuncture also does chiropractic adjustments and she's done almost all of my dogs. She adjusts them after surgery and before shows or when they're just ouchy. That can really help too! Good luck, I hope acupuncture helps Missy.
shelee
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Ann, thanks for responding! I do not know anyone that has acupuncture on their dog either so I am happy to hear you had good results. I had planned on doing 4 treatments and then evaluating whether I think it is helping or not. Nothing has helped so far so I am hopeful I will find something outside of pain meds that help.
Our 11 1/2 year old sheltie is scheduled for PRP injections for moderate/severe elbow dysplasia this week. We were going to do stem cells 3 years ago but a heart issue made the procedure too risky. He has been treated by some of the best ( pain and rehab) vets in 2 states since he was diagnosed 5 1/2 years ago. Now he also has back issues. This is so heart breaking and wrenching to go through. Arthritis is such a huge negative quality and Quantity of life disease since it can be so painful.
Our treatment protocols have included:
Rehab exercises, Class 4 Laser treatments, Medical Accupuncture ( it makes a huge difference in who does it as we see dramatic differences in techniques and results) Piezo Shockwave Therapy and Assissi Loop (no real effect noticed with AL). RX wise, he is on Gabapentin & Galliprant. Adequan shots continue to be given monthly. Supplements include Dasaquin DM and Flexidin Advanced. Among other things..but largely due to other multiple health issues and the several meds our pooch takes, we have not tried CBD oil.
A good reference book is Dr. Michael Petty's pain Relief for Dogs available via Amazon.
We have also outfitted our home with Ramps, long strips of yoga mats on our hardwood floors to prevent slipping, raised food bowls and invested in a good sheltie sized stroller as we need to walk more while he can't walk very far anymore...
With further regard to the PRP injections, our reading has revealed that most dogs under 10 do see benefit... Those over with mild to moderate OA generally will need more than one shot, spaced two weeks apart.. It is extremely costly... $600-700 per shot process- an opiod and propofol are usually the agents used for conscious sedation. Like with most things, individual reactions vary markedly but the vet's experience, technique and equipment are very important considerations.
We so hope and pray that we will see improvement with the PRP.. for our 'couldn't be more loved pooch'....
shelee
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Rboy,
Thank you so much for your informative reply. PLEASE let me know your results with the PRP injections. Missy had no benefit from the laser treatments, nor the acupuncture or steroid injection (that I was against but talked into by a vet surgeon that I will not see again). Thank you also for your suggestion different acupuncturists may make a difference. The acupuncturist we saw was not a vet. There is a vet a bit further away I found does acupuncture and was considering giving it a try with her. After your suggestion, I will. Missy is on Gabapentin, Tramadol, and Carprofen. Once my vet suggested increasing the times I gave the Gabapentin and did it a bit different she seems to be more comfortable. We also gave twice weekly Adequate injections for several years till the vet said it was not working any longer. I give Dasaquin also. I do not believe it helps, but I can afford it and it makes ME feel better. I decided against trying the Assissi loop after investigating it and knowing just what Missy will tolerate and this is not it. We also have a ramp and scatter rugs everywhere. I am embarrassed to have company drop in unexpected!
I have often thought of a stroller for Missy, but she is so phobic about so many things, I do not think she would stay in it without panicking . Could you tell me what type you bought and where? I do walk Missy 1/4 to 3/4 mile daily, broken up in 2-3 different walks. You have given me a lot of help information and I thank you.