Diagnosed with Hip dysplasia

[OptimisticBully]

Hello,

Today my darling was diagnosed with hip dysphasia. I knew it was coming, because of his limping, but it’s so hard to swallow, he is such a sweetheart and has brought so much joy into our life, when he’s in pain it hurts.

The vet has not get taken his x-ray, will be going to an orthopedic vet, early next month.

Just wanted to know what’s the long term out look for him. Will the limp go off, or will it be life long, unless corrected by surgery. He is still very active, loves to have fun and jump, yet occasionally he’ll sit in a corner, I understand he’s in pain.

I’m a little worried about the sedation that may be required for the vet to take his x-ray.

Sure some of you folk have dealt with this before, need some advice.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post.

 

[ddnene]

I'm so sorry to hear about the diagnosis... I will tag some members to give you insight, I have not dealt w/that issue as of yet.

 

[oscarmayer]

If he's in pain from hip dysplasia and deemed a candidate...the best remedy is FHO surgery. The surgery is relatively simple and recovery is quick. You dog may be encouraged to walk out of the Vet office. We've done several bilateral FHOs and every one of them has been a complete success. Bulldogs are especially good candidates for this procedure since they carry so much of their weight up front.
This procedure removes the ball end of the femur so that the top of the femur floats, suspended by muscle tissue. No more pain from an ill-fitting ball and socket. Have the procedure performed only by a specialist with experience in FHO.

 

[Annie1991]

Punk has hip dysplasia. I noticed about a year ago that she was limping and not wanting to jump up on the couch or bed. Took her to the vet and he did an x-ray (no sedation) and showed me her results. Fortunately, Punk is very muscled and stout and the vet said that the muscles are what is keeping her hips in place. Did start her on Movoflex to help with the stiffness. So far, she is doing great. Acts like a 1 year old instead of 9.5 years old. Sometimes I can tell when she is in pain and I will give her a 1/4 of a rimadyl. I hope that everything goes good with your situation.

 

[Manydogs]

Will someone please tell OptimisticBully the preferred sedation, if her Bullie needs it [MENTION=15364]oscarmayer[/MENTION] in case her vet is not familiar.

 

[oscarmayer]

profofol is what our Vets have used for the past 20 years. Knocks 'em down fast and quick to recover. If they've recently changed they did not tell me.

 

[2BullyMama]

Hello,

Today my darling was diagnosed with hip dysphasia. I knew it was coming, because of his limping, but it’s so hard to swallow, he is such a sweetheart and has brought so much joy into our life, when he’s in pain it hurts.

The vet has not get taken his x-ray, will be going to an orthopedic vet, early next month.

Just wanted to know what’s the long term out look for him. Will the limp go off, or will it be life long, unless corrected by surgery. He is still very active, loves to have fun and jump, yet occasionally he’ll sit in a corner, I understand he’s in pain.

I’m a little worried about the sedation that may be required for the vet to take his x-ray.

Sure some of you folk have dealt with this before, need some advice.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post.

How old is your boy?


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[OptimisticBully]

Will someone please tell OptimisticBully the preferred sedation, if her Bullie needs it [MENTION=15364]oscarmayer[/MENTION] in case her vet is not familiar.

Thank you for your concern!

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How old is your boy?


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Thanks for reading my post. The little darling is only nine months.

 

[RiiSi]

Do not jump in to surgery right away with him. Are you giving him any joint supplements? Also if you can please show us the x-rays first, before you go ahead with the surgery. HD grade goes from healthy A to severe E, but with the right management bulldogs can live a happy life with E hips. Of cource it can be really BAD E and surgery is a good option, but not right away. A lot of vets who are not familiar with bulldogs consider C bad hips.

 

[OptimisticBully]

Do not jump in to surgery right away with him. Are you giving him any joint supplements? Also if you can please show us the x-rays first, before you go ahead with the surgery. HD grade goes from healthy A to severe E, but with the right management bulldogs can live a happy life with E hips. Of cource it can be really BAD E and surgery is a good option, but not right away. A lot of vets who are not familiar with bulldogs consider C bad hips.

Thanks so much for the info! Will upload the x-rays soon, we still need to take them.

 

[Lalaloopsie]

Do not jump in to surgery right away with him. Are you giving him any joint supplements? Also if you can please show us the x-rays first, before you go ahead with the surgery. HD grade goes from healthy A to severe E, but with the right management bulldogs can live a happy life with E hips. Of cource it can be really BAD E and surgery is a good option, but not right away. A lot of vets who are not familiar with bulldogs consider C bad hips.

Medical is HUGE business in the US, and as a doctor I believe Americans are often overly medicated and pushed into surgeries more than we do in Europe! Sorry guys, please don’t feel offended! The same with pets! Even worse!
Absolutely agree that first try all conservative options like Riisi says!

 

[Lalaloopsie]

Thanks so much for the info! Will upload the x-rays soon, we still need to take them.

I wouldn’t let them put your bully under just for X Ray unless he is overactive. You can hold him, it’s not even a second.