Whisky has severe dysplasia : surgery needed

Hugo,

I am so sorry to hear about Whisky. I know what you're going through -- will keep the two of you in my prayers.

Dan
 
You Should Look Into Natural Medicine

I'm very sorry to hear about your problems with Whiskey, I can imagine what a shock it was!

I don't have any experience with hip dysplasia but I think that one of the joint supplements that people are suggesting would definitely be a great place to start.

You may also want to look into a vet that practices natural medicine. If you cannot find one in your area perhaps you could contact a naturopathic doctor for people, he/she may know of a natural vet.

I have a disorder called endometriosis as well as other health issues brought on by the endo. As a result I have severe, chronic pain and discomfort. It has been a nightmare to treat as I haven't responded well to any conventional treatments. Naturopathic medicine has made my life significantly better in a number of areas. If natural medicine could make my life so much better, why not a sheltie.
 
Well isn't life grand...

Whisky, as a result of the pain in his left rear leg, has obviously been putting more weight on his right rear one. As a result, his patella (knee cap) became more sollicited, and obviously more prone to luxation, just like the one on his left rear leg that used to dislocate easily last spring.

Due to being a bit more clumsy because of the pain, he totally missed his run to the stairs, and busted his right rear knee cap solid.

So now, this one dislocates all the time. :rolleyes2: Way further than the left one ever did, it doesn't even snap back in place when he sits. I have to pick him up under my arm, fiddle around to find the knee cap, and pop it back in place myself. :no:

In other words, his left rear leg isn't strong, so he should be able to rely on his right one, but this one is now even weaker. So I can't take walks with him for fear of making it worse. Vicious circle.

The meds are better start doing some good asap, or else I won't even be able to have him undergo surgery for the left leg, since the right isn't strong enough.

I'm so pissed and devastated, you have no idea. WHY??????????????? Some idiots beat their dogs, mistret them, yet the dogs are a-ok in the end. I love Whisky like a son and his rear end is falling to pieces. :sadsmile:

And BTW, I'm definitely gonna sue the breeder for every dime I spend from here on end.

Can we swear on this forum? Oh, right, no we can't.

Well guess what? Desperate times call for desperate measures.

I don't care. I can't take it anymore. Ban me if you must after what I'm gonna post below. :mad:




*disclaimer : big bad words below; don't scroll down at the office*





**** LIFE AND **** THIS ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edit : well how about that, auto-censoring. LOL!
 
I like the moderators. I just feel cheated by life right now and have to vent.

If I had a punching bag, I'd destroy it.
 
Hugo, life is just not always fair, I know it just as well as everyone else on here knows it. God only gives us what we can handle. It may seem to be much at some times but there are reasons. The reason you have Whiskey is because God knew that there would be problems for him and that you would have a good enough soul to take care of him properly. You are doing the best you can, it will all work out one way or the other so don't be hard on yourself. Give the meds about a week to start seeing a difference. You will see a difference, trust me. My little Zoe who is almost 7 has some joint issues in her front right shoulder and she is on something similar to what you have and it took about a week for her to stop limping.

I hope you have a better weekend. Wags and licks from my girls to you and Whiskey, you both need it today!
 
What about a dog wheelchair?

It sounds dramatic, but Whiskey could get some exercise while at the same time reducing strain/weight on the rear legs?
Maybe the vet could answer if the reduced strain during playtime/walk time would be beneficial...or even if the vet knows some form of brace or wrap technique to support the knee?

Just a thought.
 
Kelly has a great idea!!

They make the wheelchairs and various supports in Amherst, NH. The site is
www.handicappedpets.com
Hugo you have a right to be upset, Your baby boy is hurting. :cry: I will keep Whiskey in my prayers. Give him a big hug from myself and Kia. Keep us updated on whiskey.
 
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Whiskey and you are in our prayers here, too, Hugo. I don't blame you a bit for raging. As I've said before: If my steering wheel could talk!!!
 
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