Attached are the x-rays taken yesterday for my 18 month old puppy. He weighed 124 lbs. I bought him for $2000 from Lions Den in southern California and was told they are now out of business. His shot record when I received him was from Mexico and I never received any papers on the sire or dam.
I was told he has unilateral hip dysplasia and elbow luxation with arthritis, his carpals appeared normal. I'm attempted to get a second opinion from an ortho vet on the x-rays without having to take him anywhere as I'm in a small town. I would like to know my options and his prognosis. I wonder if I can find an ortho vet to look at the x-rays without having to take him in?
I was told to keep his weight down, limit strenous activity(difficult to do since I have any rambunctious pup that likes to play with him as much as possible) and to give him joint supplements.
He can still jog and sprint in bursts but he moves slowly and deliberately. He no longer wants to play with my other pup much and seems withdrawn. He licks his front legs and seems depressed. I'm considering putting him down if elbow surgery wouldn't help much. If anyone has experience with x-rays or has had a similar problem please chime in. I'm not sure what to do.
I was told he has unilateral hip dysplasia and elbow luxation with arthritis, his carpals appeared normal. I'm attempted to get a second opinion from an ortho vet on the x-rays without having to take him anywhere as I'm in a small town. I would like to know my options and his prognosis. I wonder if I can find an ortho vet to look at the x-rays without having to take him in?
I was told to keep his weight down, limit strenous activity(difficult to do since I have any rambunctious pup that likes to play with him as much as possible) and to give him joint supplements.
He can still jog and sprint in bursts but he moves slowly and deliberately. He no longer wants to play with my other pup much and seems withdrawn. He licks his front legs and seems depressed. I'm considering putting him down if elbow surgery wouldn't help much. If anyone has experience with x-rays or has had a similar problem please chime in. I'm not sure what to do.