My boy isnt walking (X-rays inside) - Page 11

Ive known dogs that for whatever reason in HELL rimadyl worked I donot know but it did when other drugs did nothing; one particular bitch in mind has taken it for quite a while for arthritis, she's older. Have to say it has done wonders for her as she was one of those that tried to be an acrobatic girl, flying, jumping, etc. However, rimadyl would have been my last choice for your young boy as it is a liver killer, etc. etc... So, I would not keep him on it for long, obviously great to hear your boy is doing better, and maybe it is still pano and YES the rimadyl could very probably work for pano. I still say do light walks on soft surfaces and rest afterwards to try to build him back up. Also be aware of gastro upsets... Please keep us posted. Nan

Glad the Rimadyl is giving him pain relief, but as others have said, don't postpone the Univ vet visit--all Rimadyl does is treat any inflammation that's present, which is how it gives the dog relief; you still need them to get to the bottom of why he's having an inflammatory process taking place to begin with.

Be aware that there are people who will berate you for giving your dog Rimadyl, because the drug is not without controversy as a result of the number of dogs that have had bad reactions to the product--the adverse effects are real, make no mistake, but most dogs do just fine on it.

Any time a dog is on a medication that taxes the liver, I suggest putting them on milk thistle extract [80% silymarin content] at your local health food or drugstore, to help support the dog's liver while he's on the Rimadyl. Recommended amount to give is 2 mg per pound of body weight; best to give it with food. There is a veterinary formulation of milk thistle extract and SAM-e, marketed as Denmarin, which you can buy from your vet, but it generally is more expensive than just buying the milk thistle extract supplement that's labeled for human use.

If at ANY time your dog's digestive system seems off, stop the Rimadyl and contact your vet--if there's a chance that he's having a bad response to the drug, you want to catch it right away so there's less potential damage to the internal organs.

Look forward to hearing what the Univ hospital has to say after they've seen him.

Ok, Nick. I got it. You tried one but it wasn't Rimadyl and it didn't work.

Thanks Hexe for the heads up -- I don't come here much but here's my 2 cents worth --
The dog does move a lot like Radar, who was diagnosed with CED when he was under 2 years old -- taking into account that Radar did not move like a mature dog when we first noticed that something was wrong. Also we noticed that his toenails were worn on the hind legs.
Radar did test as as DM carrier on one test, and as a DM case on the "Flash test" -- but since his surgery for CED, I have not seen the progression one would expect in a DM dog -- he is now 9 years old and we are seeing the "normal" changes you would expect from a dog who's had surgery for CED, and a total hip replacement, as well. He does not move normally, and never has given all of his issues, but we are definitely not seeing the deterioration you would expect to see with DM.
Wishing you and your dog the best,

I have an update. So went to the vet and his anti-inflammatory meds have really been helping so the vet suggested we wean him off them and go from their. So a week or so later and limited playing he was drug free and seemed to be doing alright. I really think it was pano mixed with his awkward size and uncordination but he is doing great running almost normal, a little jumping and full of energy. I really want to think that the raw diet is what is really helping him.

Now I just need to train him, before he was so miserable as a pup and just laid around I never needed to work with him since he didn't have any bad habits but now I have a 80 monster on my hand that loves to play. Luckily he still walks on eggshells around my 5 month old daughter.

First order of business is breaking his play biting habit, he likes chewing on hands and when you tell him no he smacks your hand with his paw and comes back at you.

Thanks for all the help.

All's well that ends well ... you'll probably never know what was the cause ( or most likely multiple causes ) but by trying many helpful solutions ( that do no harm ) it is often possible to get a good outcome.

So glad for you!

Time for some training now...

Great and goof luck. NAn

This is good news! Very happy you now have a happy, playful pup!

And... what susie says, "Time for some training now!"