Bailey Frost X Rays... :( - Page 2

hexe ..Thank You...i will look into supplements and will ask my vet regarding injections.. Thank you...

....thankfully Bailey is on a lean side..58 pounds at 10.5 months...I will look into places to take her swimming, if not I will buy a pool and make sure she gets exercise....My child been using tennis racket to sling tennis balls across 1 acre for past 3 years...she loves it and so do all my dogs...she and I will have to remember not to do that if Bailey is outside with us, she has high ball drive, if ball rolls she will walk away from her food and go get her ball..so we will have to be more careful...

I am glad and thankful for being part of this website and people who are on here...this has been very reassuring, hopeful and informative..
Thank you so much, I truly from the bottom of my heart grateful for advice and information...

 LF I'm very sorry. You will have a better idea of your options and time frame after the ortho consult. 

Right now, from those films, I would say be careful of any jumping that could cause her to land on those hindquarters. You don't want to deal with a complete dislocation of that joint and from the looks of it, a hard landing could cause it. 

Your surgical options are TPO, FHO and THR. At his age, and with the amount of remodeling, I'm pretty sure it's too late for a TPO. That involves cutting and rotating a portion on the pelvis. THR (total hip replacement) may be out also. There has to be some socket left for them to work with even though they will do a socket implant. I think the amount of remodeling might be too much, but your ortho specialist will know right away. The other operation is an FHO where they remove the ball of the femur. No bone left to rub and the dog is pain free. It does take some time for the leg to be totally stable afterward but it does indeed become stable. I have personal experience with all three procedures. Feel free to PM or email me if you like.

Do not worry. Many, many dogs live long and happily active lives after any of these procedures. That isn't the worst hip I've ever seen. Like Hexe said, Bailey does not know that hip is bad. The other looks like it will be fine over time. In just a few months, your 9 year old can be playing ball with her again.

LadyFrost, I do have to say here that it's very refreshing to hear your concern!  I've seen others with a less severe case dump the dog.  It sounds like you're truly concerned for Bailey's welfare, comfort and happiness and that alone speaks volumes.  I'm sorry that you're going through this, but I'm glad she picked you as her caretaker because you're just that.  Thank you for caring enough to keep her welfare as top priority.

     So sorry for your bad news....: (


             Is this the dog that was limping when she got up from sleeping???

             Keep us posted...

LadyFrost, I know you will do the right thing for Bailey. This is just another bad break for Bailey that is not her fault. That she ended up with you is the blessing.

I would also put her on a raw fed diet,  helps build muscle and keeps the muscle lean muscle mass.  I cannot tell you the difference in my 12.3 year old female that beat her body up all her life;  a year ago I started all my guys on raw and the old girl quit limping altogether;  now only has a slight weakness in one rear leg, walks l/2 mile several times per week.  I do walk her every other day though and give her a day inbetween each walk.

Sorry for the news, I know how devastating it can be and the poor dog(s).  It's not fair.

Awww sorry to hear about Bailey
But I can tell LF you will do all you can for her!

Thank you...after all this girl been through, I can't possibly give her up or dismiss/dump her...believe me it had been suggested (it was not pretty...if i had fur you would have seen it standing up..lol)....but hell no...she is my dog and if i can't take care of her there is no one else that i know of who will...I kept her from the day she was dumped in my yard, we went through food issues, worms, ticks, fights and she is finally part of the pack and my "butt" dog..she is always under my butt, she listens to me and i adore her and her overly vocal personality...i swear sometimes she grumbles just to get the last word in...she is stubborn and she is pushy...she is me if I was a dog...so there is not a chance that I would give up on her or give her up...I just needed options and you guys provided... thank you.....I will keep you guys posted.....

Deanna...yes thats her... :(

ok, so surgery is scheduled for may 25th, bill is halfway pre-paid....and I am preparing Bailey for post surgery schedule which is not going well....I been told that she will have to walk not run preferably long trot...well thats great but she wont even do that now..i been trying to get her to go in circles on a 25 foot lead at about 10 feet from me...she wont have any of it, she either runs , hops, or sits and wont budge...than i was told after physical therapy i would need to put ice pack on her hip to keep temp down...so i figured I will teach her to lie still..with a towel on her...she looks at me like i am crazy...grabs the towel flings it off and looks back at me like..now what?....so i figured lets see how long she will lay with towel on her hind while she has a bone...30 min..not bad..i think i can do that....i tried putting her in a cage to see how she would do...if cage is near other dogs and their kennels she is fine...inside or on a patio...she wont stand still, and won't stop whining.....

I know i got 2 weeks to get her somewhat used to new regime/things...this past weekend has been very interesting..something new i learned about my dog..if you yell at her, she will do it but as soon as you turn around she will get up and leave....if you go with her to her pillow sit next to it, tell her nicely to lie down she will lie down and will stay down till.....she will hear dishes, sees a cat, hears a car, or sees other dogs playing.....

I know I may sound little anal but it will be too late to teach her to lie still or stretch your leg out after the surgery, i know she will not become still and obedient over night...so i am stocking up on bones, peanut butter jars (most of the peanut butter will have to go, i just want jars with some peanut butter to keep her busy)...new above ground 16-18 foot pool will be installed next weekend, so i need to get a flat clearing done....but now i am wondering how is she going to get into it ??????? she wont be able to walk stairs, i don't think i can carry her...need ideas.

also, post surgery do i isolate my other dogs (in order to prevent any injury or horse play) and let Bailey own the yard to let her walk on the grass in familiar areas and encourage movement, walking, etc.
or do i confine her to the house and only let her out onto front yard to do her business and walks, etc....and let the other 3 remain in the back yard as they were?....

here are photos of Bailey from last night....I am keeping her on a lighter side, i believe she is only 62 pounds and she just turned 13 months.

What surgery are you doing?