Well I just got back from the vets and she says my puppy has hip dysplasia and he will need surgery. But the surgery will cost 2-3 thousand dollars and we dont have that so my parents want to put him to sleep. Is there away for him to live a long healthy life with out the surgery? It will kill me to see him go, being he is my baby.
Can a puppy live with hip dysplasia and not having surgery?
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August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
How old is the puppy? If the dysplasia is severe enough to be diagnosed at a very young age, it most likely will need surgery.
Is the vet who diagnosed him, trained in orthopedics? You might want a consult with a specialist who is trained in orthopedic surgery, and has a great deal of experience with hip dysplasia, and in taking and evaluating hip radiographs, before you make your decision. If the puppy’s dysplasia is truly severe enough to merit surgery, then yes, it will be painful and disabling to him as time goes on if you chose not to have the surgery for him. Get a second opinion and take it from there, good luck.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
my puppy has that problem too and shes lived with it for 3 years. her hips are always popping but in other words she seems fine. idk what your puppys going through right now lol so i cant help much, sorry
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
It can survive, but its life would be a living hell.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
I hope so. It really seems like you care. I know I would.
Good luck.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
that is sad that kind of thing happens. i will be praying for your dog.
honestly i’m sure the dog can survive but I’m not sure if lets say you were the dog would you want to live with pain constantly?
I’m not sure thats pretty said though whatever you do I pray that everything is in God’s hands
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
SORRY MIKE BUT YOUR BABY MUST HAVE THE SURGERY OR HE WILL BE IN AGONY AND WILL SOON BECOME UNABLE TO WALK, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE BAD NEWS BUT IT IS ONE OR THE OTHER SURGERY OR EUTHANASIA.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
It can live but would be in exteme pain all the time. Im sorry but I think your best option would be to put him down.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
Yea but spoil him don’t let him walk and always carry him take him to a vet
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
yes, but be aware that they may be in much pain!!
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
Could you live with hip dysplasia? I didn’t think so.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
Yes, Try to keep the weight down on your pet. Also google a Dr. Belfield in California he did extensive research on dysplasia in Shepard’s. He found the disease to be closely related to a human disease called scurvy and recommends Vitamin C. It’s worth a look. Very interesting research! Also, ask your vet about rymidol.
August 22nd, 2010 - 3:26 am
I wouldn’t put him down until he seems to be in pain. It breaks my heart that people will breed dogs that have this problem because the pups coming from them are sure to have it. Sadly because his hips have started wearing this young, he won’t have a long and healthy life free of pain unless you do opt for surgery.