Aussie hip problems

stdjrp11 · 07-26-2005, 12:55 PM

My Aussie is 8 yrs old and for the last four years or so, she has had bouts of lameness that last about 2-3 days. She cant lift her hind end and when she finally does, she "tip-toes" and wobbles around. This last time, however, its been about 6 days and she is not really recovering. We had x-rays done years back when it first happened, but they were inconclusive (according to the vet). Is this a common problem with older Aussies? Is there treatment ?

mmartinez · 07-26-2005, 02:30 PM

I am sorry that I have no real answer for you, however, I can tell you two things. Number one, if my 6 year old was lame for 6 days, I would go to the vet. And Number 2, I am not sure if this will help but here are some sites I found.

http://www.aussierescue.org/aussieinfo/health.html

hip dysplasia
http://www.recoverysa.com/hip_dysplasia_dogs.htm
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/dys01.html

I hope this helps, and sorry I couldn't say more.

flyndog · 07-26-2005, 02:49 PM

I agree. Old x-rays don't mean a thing. And it could be neurological. Definately calls for a trip to the vet ASAP.
Kit

Crossfire Bulldogs · 07-26-2005, 02:51 PM

It isn't so much that it's a common problem with the breed. 6 days is WAY too long and she needs to be seen by a vet.

I realize you had xrays done years ago but alot can change over time and if nothing else I'm certain its painful for her and she should be put on a pain killer and something to relieve swelling.

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stdjrp11 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Aussie hip problems My Aussie is 8 yrs old and for the last four years or so, she has had bouts of lameness that last about 2-3 days. She cant lift her hind end and when she finally does, she "tip-toes" and wobbles around. This last time, however, its been about 6 days and she is not really recovering. We had x-rays done years back when it first happened, but they were inconclusive (according to the vet). Is this a common problem with older Aussies? Is there treatment ?
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mmartinez Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Little help is better than none... I am sorry that I have no real answer for you, however, I can tell you two things. Number one, if my 6 year old was lame for 6 days, I would go to the vet. And Number 2, I am not sure if this will help but here are some sites I found. http://www.aussierescue.org/aussieinfo/health.html hip dysplasia http://www.recoverysa.com/hip_dysplasia_dogs.htm http://www.canismajor.com/dog/dys01.html I hope this helps, and sorry I couldn't say more.
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Crossfire Bulldogs Sourmug Mom Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snuggled Between The Snorts & Snores. Posts: 7,844 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 282	It isn't so much that it's a common problem with the breed. 6 days is WAY too long and she needs to be seen by a vet. I realize you had xrays done years ago but alot can change over time and if nothing else I'm certain its painful for her and she should be put on a pain killer and something to relieve swelling.
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