Hello All,
I recently adopted (rescued) a 12 week old pup who we named Pumba. Pumba is struggling in his life right now and I am trying to find the best advice I can. We love our vet for our other dogs ( Bassett and toy puddle) However I wonder if I need to go into a bigger city to get Pumba the right care. Pumba has been on a series of antibiotics for Kennel Cough and had to have a nebulizer treatment 3 times a day. He has finally gotten off the nebulizer but he still coughs now and again choking on the mucus. I am keeping him out of the heat except to use the bathroom. No running outside. It's been 100 here this week. But the issue is he has been diagnosed with a extreme "loose knee" the vet said that it just keeps slipping out from the socket and will need surgery ( which she does not do) Of course I googled my little heart out trying to find out what I can do. I started him on a joint supplement ( powder form for puppies) I am adding yogurt and coconut oil ( frozen treat I mix them together and freeze) daily. He has a memory foam bed and I allow him to sleep with me on my bed at night. I don't allow him to jump or climb stairs to my bed or outside he is lifted. I am looking into water physical therapy but need him fitted for life jacket.
So I looked through the search engine and everything I read was for older dogs over a year old. My question is has anyone had a puppy with this problem? When could surgery be done to help him I am afraid it will cause Hip Dysp. if we leave it till he is over a year old ( vet suggested a year old) Vet said don't use any leg support wrap or bands, I thought getting a hip support would help stabilize his leg better but allowing the knee to bend.
Any ideas or experience, advice would be greatly appreciate it. Thanks everyone and much snuggles to all!
I recently adopted (rescued) a 12 week old pup who we named Pumba. Pumba is struggling in his life right now and I am trying to find the best advice I can. We love our vet for our other dogs ( Bassett and toy puddle) However I wonder if I need to go into a bigger city to get Pumba the right care. Pumba has been on a series of antibiotics for Kennel Cough and had to have a nebulizer treatment 3 times a day. He has finally gotten off the nebulizer but he still coughs now and again choking on the mucus. I am keeping him out of the heat except to use the bathroom. No running outside. It's been 100 here this week. But the issue is he has been diagnosed with a extreme "loose knee" the vet said that it just keeps slipping out from the socket and will need surgery ( which she does not do) Of course I googled my little heart out trying to find out what I can do. I started him on a joint supplement ( powder form for puppies) I am adding yogurt and coconut oil ( frozen treat I mix them together and freeze) daily. He has a memory foam bed and I allow him to sleep with me on my bed at night. I don't allow him to jump or climb stairs to my bed or outside he is lifted. I am looking into water physical therapy but need him fitted for life jacket.
So I looked through the search engine and everything I read was for older dogs over a year old. My question is has anyone had a puppy with this problem? When could surgery be done to help him I am afraid it will cause Hip Dysp. if we leave it till he is over a year old ( vet suggested a year old) Vet said don't use any leg support wrap or bands, I thought getting a hip support would help stabilize his leg better but allowing the knee to bend.
Any ideas or experience, advice would be greatly appreciate it. Thanks everyone and much snuggles to all!