Reply With QuoteI wish I could help you. As a person I just had mine surgically fixed but tried injections and such first, maybe steroid injections are an option for a dog?
 |
|
|---|
Max seems to have a Herniated neck disc. This means he can walk but only 2 20 minute leash walks per day. If we go for a 2 hour romp in rhe woods he ends up limping holding his right front foot up.
Had him for a vet check for the same issue about a month ago. They suggested no more than 20 minutes 2 x a day and joint supplements like Hylasport or Dasuquin and fish oil. They said do that for 2 weeks then see if the issue comes back.
Unfortunately the issue came back last weekend. Vet's diagnosis, given above and his reaction to the vet flexing his neck / spine was herniated disc. So my 2 year old spaz is now on Tramadol or Rimadyl. Yikes!
Given above any suggestions? Any way to help cure a herniated disc? Have not seen helpful stuff in my Google searches.
Thanks all!
-- Ken, owned by:
Max - Black Lab mix gotcha 4/23/2012 Born 12/2011
Scarlett - Yellow Lab gotcha 4/19/2013 Born 2008? 2007?
Lizzy - Terrier mix gotcha 6/29/2014 Born 2006?
Zeus - Papillon mix gotcha 1/30/2015 Born 3/26/2014
Avatar: Ziggy, my kitty who crossed the bridge a few years ago.
He slept in the sink for years, silly boy.
Hidden Content
I wish I could help you. As a person I just had mine surgically fixed but tried injections and such first, maybe steroid injections are an option for a dog?
Ah, so sorry. Only suggestion is how about a harness instead of a collar. You may already be doing that.
Sending good thoughts.
How do you know this? Have you had an MRI to diagnose. X-rays can show certain things but not herniated discs in humans and I would imagine its the same in dogs.
Have you considered a canine chiropractor for your dog?
your regular vet can in no way diagnose a herniated disc. You need an ortho and MRI or further tests to know for sure.
How old is your boy?
Patty
Hidden Content
Went back to an Easy Walk Harness this week.
Vet did say x-ray would not show enough detail. She also sugested acupuncture which surprised me for spine issues.
Have not thought of canine chiropractor but it makes sense. How would I find one? He is only 2 years old and 49 pounds
How does this type of injury happen? He does enjoy wrestling with Scarlett. our 80 pound yellow. Sometimes it gets quite active but I always thought it was healthy / normal play. Neither yelps or shies away. Both initiate these wrestling matches.
-- Ken, owned by:
Max - Black Lab mix gotcha 4/23/2012 Born 12/2011
Scarlett - Yellow Lab gotcha 4/19/2013 Born 2008? 2007?
Lizzy - Terrier mix gotcha 6/29/2014 Born 2006?
Zeus - Papillon mix gotcha 1/30/2015 Born 3/26/2014
Avatar: Ziggy, my kitty who crossed the bridge a few years ago.
He slept in the sink for years, silly boy.
Hidden Content
I would find a holistic vet who does chiropractic and acupuncture. They'll probably suggest a few sessions in a short period of time to get him back on track. Just be careful when he starts feeling better and wants to wrestle. You might have to keep him separate from Scarlett for a bit to let him heal up. I'm not a big believer in just giving pain meds. It doesn't really do anything other than make them feel like they can get out there and do what they probably shouldn't.
The only way to diagnose a herniated disc is via an MRI. Please take your boy to see an ortho vet asap to either diagnose or rule this out. Sending good thoughts your way. This type of injury is not something to mess with. Laser treatments may also be very helpful.
Hidden Content
Tammy
Maxx and Emma Jean
Ozzy - 10/2002 - 06/2011 - Rest well my sweet boy. You are forever remembered, forever missed, forever in my heart.
Sending healing vibes for Max. Poor baby. If it was me, I would go a bit further and have an MRI done. Just so that you can see the extent of the herniated disk. Then go with the chiropractor? I'm not a big fan of chiropractors either as if it's not done right could cause more damage. But that's just me.
KAZ
The AVCA site is not working but try this one and perhaps call them for a referral in your area.Originally Posted by KenZ71
Options For Animals
Seems to be good info here for you to read
Veterinary Chiropractic Care for Pet Pain Relief
Patty
Hidden Content
KenZ71 (07-06-2014)
Our first lab Kellsie had a herniated disc. She jumped off our bed and slipped and fell. We did not do an MRI (due to the price) but our vet at the time did a very thorough exam and based on the way Kellsie was walking and the area of pain, that is how she determined it.
Kellsie had to rest, no walks or anything just in and out to pee. I think this was for 2 weeks. She was older than your dog is, so it was OK for her to have the rest. We had to use a harness from that day forward, no more prong collar or any other type of corrective collar around her neck. She was on prednisone and metacam for an extended period. (It was awhile ago so I do not remember exact time periods) She healed fine, thankfully no surgery.
We did some acupuncture too which helped her a lot. We found someone who was trained in doing this on dogs and cats. She was wonderful. I used her again when Kellsie was 12 and had difficulties with her spine and hind legs. I chose not to use a chiropractor as the research I did stated it could cause more damage and I didn't want to hurt her more.
Good luck, I hope your pup feels better soon. This type of injury can take a long time to heal and it isn't anything to take lightly.
KenZ71 (07-06-2014)
Not a Member of the Labrador Retriever Chat Forums Yet? | |
| |
Posting Permissions
|
|