Roxy's CD
06-14-2006, 01:32 PM
So as most of you know Roxy was diagnosed with mild Grade 1, hip dysplasia about a week ago. I've been terribly stressed ever since.
My vet sent her x-rays off to a board surgeon near by and we were awaiting his call. Good news! The ortho said that Roxy definitely doesn't have "normal" hips, but she is so severely mild (lol) that she isn't a candidate for surgery. He just said to keep her on glucosomine/chondroitin and in his expert opinion, we probably won't see any symptoms until later on in life, which is how it usually goes with larger dogs.
My other worry was that she would have to stop doing agility and running off leash. He said that whatever we've been doing with her should continue. Because she's so lean and muscular, it's less stress on the joints, and the muscle helps to hold the joints in place, it gives them support.
*screams* I'm so happy! I've been so stressed the past week. Trying to decide what I would do if the ortho said surgery... no agility.. no running etc.
But she's free! She can be a dog and do all of the things that we enjoy doing together!
Just thought I'd share my happy story! :)
My vet sent her x-rays off to a board surgeon near by and we were awaiting his call. Good news! The ortho said that Roxy definitely doesn't have "normal" hips, but she is so severely mild (lol) that she isn't a candidate for surgery. He just said to keep her on glucosomine/chondroitin and in his expert opinion, we probably won't see any symptoms until later on in life, which is how it usually goes with larger dogs.
My other worry was that she would have to stop doing agility and running off leash. He said that whatever we've been doing with her should continue. Because she's so lean and muscular, it's less stress on the joints, and the muscle helps to hold the joints in place, it gives them support.
*screams* I'm so happy! I've been so stressed the past week. Trying to decide what I would do if the ortho said surgery... no agility.. no running etc.
But she's free! She can be a dog and do all of the things that we enjoy doing together!
Just thought I'd share my happy story! :)