Tips needed.
Rescue dog possible age between 8-10+. Was an abuse case and starved prior to rescue so long term health might not be as long as it could have been. Has enjoyed six good years so far.
Has been presenting with symptoms that look like arthritis since Christmas. Could not jump into car boot, walk refussal, struggling to get on sofa, becomming very stiff and limpy after sleep. Warmer hurtta dog coats have not helped.
Being a bull terrier she managed to hide this fro me until it has became really bad and I could begin to put the pieces together. Bit shocked to discover how bad it really could be for her. She only yipped once when the vet flexed her hip the rest of the time she stayed stoical. [Dog likes the vets as they have always made her feel better]
Has been taken to vet. Has been initially assessed.
Given pain meds and to go back in two weeks to assess pain management.
I have ordered her KC recommened joint supplement for arthritis. Letting her rest and just gently mobilise around the house and garden whilst the pain meds begin to help. Will take her by car to her fave places for gentle ambles to keep her mobile once the pain is notched down.
I am going to call the vet today to ask about x-rays to discover how bad her hip joints really are as she is so darn good at being stoical in the face of severe pain. Hip replacement has been suggested as an option but not sure that would be a good call for her if she is 10+. Will ask for blood works ahead of her annual mot to check overall health first.
Looking for tips from others who have cared for a dog with joint pain to make senior life a little easier and more enjoyable for her. Right now I am on the side of her quality of life matters the most and I want to make it as good as I possibly can for her.
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Dog arthritis - any tips that could help?
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triballeader · 28/01/2020 09:22
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