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German Sheperd (White)
What Should I Do To Help My 11 Year Old Dog From Having Hip Problems?
November 4th, 2009 § 16
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Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is one of the most prevalent hereditary skeletal diseases in dogs. It develops during the period of fastest growth (between the 4th and 10th months).
If you dog is 11 years it is probably a mixture of arthritis and CHD.
In Australia we can purchase Sasha’s blend that we found wonderful with our GSD, we recommended it to their mature GSD owners who also remarked that it had made a significant improvement, if it is not available in your country, then go to a vet or pet store and see what else is available that is similar. You have to give a few weeks to make a difference. You may also be able to get some arthritis medication for your dog.
Make sure he has a warm place to sleep, off the floor on a good quality bed.
Lindsay B, for your information, any large dog can get CHD, purchasing from good quality parents can lower the chance of getting a dog that develops it, but there is no guarantee, it can just pop up. A dog educated person is fully aware of this.
Glucosamine is available for human pharmacies is the cheapest way to help you dog. It takes about 3 weeks or so to start working but many dogs have lived long painfree thanks to this compound that helps to rebuild lost cartilage.
Ask the pharmacist for dosage and how to introduce it to your dog. Too much right away and you dog will get the runs. Very few dogs have a negative reaction to it.
Well, it depends on what exactly the hip problem is….but i would think the vet could give him something stronger than aspirin. You do have to consider the dogs quality of life when making these very difficult decisions.
Our older dog with arthritis in his hip takes Dasuquin with MSM, it’s glucosamine and condroitan with MSM. I buy it on ebay for a fraction of what the vet wants me to pay him for it. It has really helped him.
What we did for our older dog (German Shephard) was give him Chrondroitin and Glucosamine pills. They really helped alot. The dose depends on the size of the dog but on average they can tolerate 1800 mg per day, more if you have a large dog. You can buy it in the supplement aisle at WalMart.
In addition, watch your dog’s weight. If the dog is overweight that will put extra pressure on his joints and cause more pain. Make sure he gets excercise every day but in deference to his hips, keep the excercise from being too strenuous.
Glucosamine and massaging the area is a good idea. You can also try to use this stuff called sumag…but you’ll have to get it from India somehow cuz it’s herbal stuff. My dog was facing the same problem in his old age and a friend recommended it. It smells bad but it really helped him, so it’s worth it.
German Shepards are susceptible to hip problems, it’s a common issue. Just by looking at them from the side, you can see how there butt sits lower than most other breeds. You should go see a vet, and in the mean time limit his activity.
My dog is going though a similar problem, though it sounds like yours is a little worse. At the age of 11 he is quite old and to put him down might be the best thing to do, however there are a range of treatments. If it is Arthritis http://www.brandnamepetsupplies.com/store/cat/healthcare/index.htm " has got possible treatments.
An 11 year old dog is getting up there in years.. I fear there is really nothing you can do to reverse the aging process. Sure, there is surgery that can probably be done but the question is whether or not your father will pay for it.
Unfortunately there is not a lot more you can do, but follow the advice of your vet, and make sure you take him there as soon as possible.
It sounds as though you are doing the best that you can for him given his condition.
Go to this. It will teach you how to care for your dog properly. This is actually quite scary and shocking. I got it for my dog unfortunately she just passed away at 19 years old from old age. (Sassy, Wired haired terrier) http://www.brandnamepetsupplies.com/store/cat/healthcare/index.htm "
A white German SHEPHERD is a major fault, no wonder he’s having problems, he most likely was bred by an unreputable BYB or puppy miller. What are the OFA ratings on the parents? What is the OFA rating on your dog?
message his hips. also make sure you give him lots of treats and make every moment with him a happy one. also hot water and warm weather will help. also make sure he does no ruf housing. good luck with your dog. i will be praying for him!
Lizzie H: I have not answered any of your questions. I did not say your dog came from a puppy mill. You must be thinking of someone else, I do not know what you are talking about! and you have no idea where my dog came from!
i know what your going throuth my grandma had a dog with thhe same problem and she didnt make it because the sugery cost 3000 dollors buti hope you wont have to but him down best wishes ill prey for you email me what happen
Daily glucosamine supplement will help.
I was told to give mine the stuff for human bone. Gulcose.