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by jeremy517 on 05 June 2010 - 15:06
Can anyone tell me if you have done this and if it was successful.

by Prager on 05 June 2010 - 16:06
Read this:
http://www.dogstuff.info/options_in_treatment_dysplastic_dog.html
Fred Lanting is the foremost expert on orthopedical disorders. (By the way I am selling his book on my website. Sorry for the shamless plug:) )
I would definitely study the article above.
ALSO:
Put here the x ray of the hips and the age of the dog in question.
Prager Hans
http://www.alpinek9.com

by Mystere on 05 June 2010 - 18:06
I agree. You can say what you want about Lanting's foibles; he has them, just like everyone else. He knows what he is talking about when it comes to orthopedics and gsds. I have his books (even multiple editions of one) and I have found the books to be invaluable.

by starrchar on 05 June 2010 - 18:06
I have not personally had it done to any of my dogs, but I have a friend who has a 65 lb. rescue Belgian Tervuren that had it done. An important thing to point out is this dog did NOT have HD. The dog had to have this done because he was hit by a car and sustained a fracture in the femoral area which apparently couldn't be repaired. The dog now jogs with her daily. He is a little "off" in his gait, but is not in any pain and is quite althletic. She put him through a lot of hydro therapy to build his muscles after the operation, whihc certainly helped. I hope this helps a little.

by jeremy517 on 05 June 2010 - 19:06
Thanks for the info. Vet says he has dysplasia in his right hip left looks good. hes around 95 pounds i will not be able to get the x rays until monday to put on here. He is 32 months.
by Alamance on 05 June 2010 - 19:06
Why not ask Tony Cambridge, BVMS, MRCVS, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgerons?
(949) 936-0055 FAX (949) 936-0062
He told a friend not to have it done for a GSD. That it was the worse thing to do to a GSD who needs to put such pressure on the hips. Said to do underwater treadmill run or supervised by a vet.
(949) 936-0055 FAX (949) 936-0062
He told a friend not to have it done for a GSD. That it was the worse thing to do to a GSD who needs to put such pressure on the hips. Said to do underwater treadmill run or supervised by a vet.
by shostring on 05 June 2010 - 21:06
Hi Sorry to hear about your dog does the dog show pain or any restrictions on his movement ect as you can build the muscles by walking my bitch has a high hip score and I have walked her and she is fine she is 5 years old now and still runs after her ball and goes to the woods ect and has a great life good luck
Rosey
Rosey

by jeremy517 on 05 June 2010 - 21:06
I dont see any pain or restrictions yet. when playing fetch when he returns his right legs kicks out to the side when he is slowing down. He stands awkwardly sometimes and it just seems loose.

by dogshome9 on 06 June 2010 - 00:06
I believe that sometimes vets rush into doing this type of surgery.
If it was my dog and it was NOT showing lameness or exhibiting a great deal of pain I would try other method of keep it comfortable first eg. swimming or low impact exercise and possible medications ------ they are worth trying first before rushing into surgery.
If it was my dog and it was NOT showing lameness or exhibiting a great deal of pain I would try other method of keep it comfortable first eg. swimming or low impact exercise and possible medications ------ they are worth trying first before rushing into surgery.

by starrchar on 06 June 2010 - 01:06
Good questions and good advice in the above posts. A friend of mine had a Dutch Shepherd that was diagnosed with severe HD at 5 months of age. It was so bad that a number of people tried to talk my friend into euthanizing this puppy, but she couldn't do it. Due to circumstances with our friend's living situation she couldn't keep him, so we fostered him for about 2 years. The dog loved to swim and swam almost daily (we live in Florida) in our pool. We had him x-rayed at 2 years of age and his hips were still very bad (which of course was not surprising), but he was asymptomatic and he could run like a maniac too. He was an incredibly athletic dog. My friend finally was able to take him back and continued to swim him regularly. He lived a good quality of life and lived to 13 years of age, dying of natural causes. The last three years he was on Rimadyl.
I remember when our working line GSD puppy had HD, back in the early 90's. I remember the vet telling us that if a dog was over 50 lbs. that a femoral osteotomy was typically not very succesful. I was surprised when my friend's Belgian's surgery was a success since he was larger, but it was definitely was.
I remember when our working line GSD puppy had HD, back in the early 90's. I remember the vet telling us that if a dog was over 50 lbs. that a femoral osteotomy was typically not very succesful. I was surprised when my friend's Belgian's surgery was a success since he was larger, but it was definitely was.
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