X-ray of 11 months old that was VERY overweight

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by Bhall on 20 April 2011 - 18:04

These are the x-rays of the 11 months old male that was returned to me and was 40 lbs overweight. He was sedated Opinions please

by LadyFrost on 20 April 2011 - 18:04

I'll take him.. :)

by Brandi on 20 April 2011 - 18:04

Bhall,

I won't comment on the hips, even though that is what this thread was for, as I really don't know enough to comment...BUT, I must say, he is breathtaking!

by eichenluft on 20 April 2011 - 18:04

good looking boy. It is possible his hips may tighten up with weight loss and steady slow exercise and conditioning - swimming would be good for him, long walks and exercise in deep sand would be good. It is possible the loose hips are a result of poor condition and overweight on the joints. If not, then they won't tighten up - if they don't then I would be surprised if they would pass OFA. I would get the weight off and get him conditioned then retake x-rays in 6 months or when he is 2 years old and see what they look like then.

molly

by Bhall on 20 April 2011 - 19:04

Thank you Molly. That is what I was thinking.

by Dawulf on 20 April 2011 - 21:04

Bhall, if he doesn't work out for you, I'll take him. He is absolutely STUNNING!

by SitasMom on 20 April 2011 - 21:04

There's a whole lot of laxity and possible some remodeling in the right side. I would say strict diet and a whole lot of swimming and pray for the best....... He is beautiful, why are people so stupid - 40 lbs........ poor guy!

by clc29 on 20 April 2011 - 21:04

B,

He is a beautiful boy.....I love his expression.

Is this the Voodoo x Grace boy in your other thread?

C

by Bhall on 20 April 2011 - 21:04

Yes, this is the Voodoo Grace son. He is beautiful and LOVES to work. Already doing good on narc boxes. He may just go on the road for a PD. He is a sweet boy on top of that. There is actually NO remodeling when you see the actual X ray. Just the laxity.

by clc29 on 20 April 2011 - 22:04

Wow, that's great.

Makes me want to go over and take a look at Voodoo.........lucky me I live in Albuquerque.

I've never understood the mentality of some people thinking it's ok to allow their animals to become obese....idiots!!!

My elderly neighbor friends adopted a 4yr. old their golden retriever...He weighed 75lbs when they got him (he looked great). Last time they took him to the vet he weighed 98lbs. After having the, your hurting him by allowing him to be so heavy talk, I finally convinced them that he needed to loose some serious weight. He is now on a reduced diet of diet dog food and a limited number of treats per day.

Just a suggestion, but in addition to the swimming, I would give him Glucosamine and Chondrointin(sp?) supplements (if your not already).

Good Luck, would love to see some before and after pictures when he's ready.

C

PS. you have some really nice dogs on your web site :)

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