Bad news for Jade.

[DMikeM]

Looks like she has elbow dysplasia. He wants me to call back Thursday and get some numbers to call for more information.

 

[CeeCee]

Aw Mike, I am so sorry about this. How's Jade holding up?

 

[kbuchanan66]

Oh no! Did he tell you how severe it is?

 

[Iymala]

Oh no! I am so sorry and hope it is not a severe case.

 

[Smart_Family]

Oh no! Hope it's only mild. Poor Jade

 

[musicdeb]

I'm so sorry, Mike.

 

[fila4me]

geez, so sorry for you and Jade! hope it is mild!!

 

[DMikeM]

Well he has already recommended surgery. Someone suggested I ask him to send the film to Penn Hip to get a second opinion. I will be cutting back her food right away. Not sure what else I will need to do just yet.

 

[Hank DDB]

Shit! That sux! Second opinions r always worth the cost, I would get it done by a specialist or holistic vet. Just because they tend to have different views to a regular vet.

 

[AKBull]

Damn, Mike, sorry to hear about that..
I don't have any advice, but wish her the best of luck.

 

[NYDDB]

Oh, man...not what you want to hear.

But, keep digging for more info/second opinions, and I am sure you will make the best possible decision for Jade. The fact that she is so young is greatly in her favor.

 

[cinnamon roll]

I am so sorry to hear about Jade. Please keep us informed

 

[northernmastiff]

Oh no. So sorry to hear that. Keep us posted.

 

[DDBsR4Me]

So sorry to hear that!!

 

[Smokeycat]

So sorry to hear that. Do you know what type of ED she has? Have you checked her other elbow? I really wish nobody had to go thru this either the dog or the owner.

 

[ParentsofVegas]

Sorry to hear of this Mike.
Sucks to get that news, but she is lucky to have a great dog dad
to help her. And you have lots of folks on this board
pulling for both of you. Healing thoughts for Jade.

 

[NeSaxena]

Damn Mike! I hope you get the second opinions results soon... Keep us posted please

 

[DMikeM]

Thanks all.

I don't know what type of CED she has yet. I did ask to have her x-rayed from toe to shoulder, and toe to hip on both sides, I hope the vet followed my instructions. I will know more on Thursday after I talk to the vet again and hear what his recommendations are. I am currently looking into Prolotherapy and if any of you have had any experience with it. One person that I have been in contact with has used this on more than one of her dogs and herself and family members and swears it is the gift from God 100% effective on both CED and CHD. Hell if it is this good I'll get my knees, jaw and shoulder done. Another option is gold beads but I have not even started research on that yet.

 

[Cody]

sorry to hear. Keep us updated

 

[thelady_v2010]

I am so sorry to hear this.