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My dog is presently getting Adequan shots and that has helped tremendously… He also gets an herbal "joint supplement" with chrondroitin sulfate, glucosamine, Yucca, and some other herbs.- I know lots of people who have had luck with "Winston’s Joint Formula"- this is advertised all over the internet and in dog magazines. What about Rimadyl? My dog is not serious enough to warrant Rimadyl (and I prefer to take an approach with the least amoutn of side effects possible- until he absolutley needs it), but I know many golden retriever owners who regard this as a miracle drug for their dogs with hip displaysia. There are side effects, of course, but perhaps it could help. Good luck Kristen Bell-Sprouse, Certified Aromatherapist Rochester, NY Aromadog Canine Aromatherapy: http://www.divinedog.com My golden retrievers: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/9713/
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I don’t know much about newsgroups, so forgive me if I am doing this all wrong. I am also looking desperately for help with my old basset hound who also has hip dysplasia. She is not responding to steroids, non-steroidal inflammatories nor to cortizone. In fact, the day after she had a cortizone shot, she seemed 100% worse, not better. We are very afraid that she will have to be put down, but so reluctant to do so because nothing else is wrong. Yet, she can barely walk. This episode came on without any warning at all and has been very, very severe. If anyone knows anything at all, other drugs, holistic approaches, anything, please respond asap. My old girl needs help. arcpoe
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Hello Steve and Amy, We have a Bullmastiff (Karla) who is now 3.5 years old, we found out she had hip dysplasia when she was 9 months old. She has also had 2 knee reconstructions in both hind legs! So unfortunately she has had a really bad run so far. It is important to keep the dog on warm bedding, off cold floors and away from draughts. We haven’t heard of the mediciation which you described but without any medical training, I understand that there isn’t anything which will change the condition of the hip dysplasia. The dog may need an anti-inflammatory tablets (we use Zenecarp) from time to time but you just need to watch for any limping, holding a hind leg up when walking etc. I believe a few short walks are better than 1 long one and its best to keep the dog from jumping and too much running etc. Remember you are not alone, we have cried many many tears over our Karla and didn’t know which way to turn but fortunately we have a fantastic Veterinarian. You should see Karla now, apart from an obvious limp she is extremely well and healthy! > We have a 1 year old black lab that has been diagnosed with hip > dysplasia. The doctor has prescribed SynoviCre. We would like to know if > this drug helped alleviate the pain and/or helped build strength in the hip. > If anyone has been in this situation we would appreciate your advice. > Thanks > Steve and Amy
– –==Cheers==– Robyn & Darrell Armstrong
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We have a 1 year old black lab that has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. The doctor has prescribed SynoviCre. We would like to know if this drug helped alleviate the pain and/or helped build strength in the hip. If anyone has been in this situation we would appreciate your advice. Thanks Steve and Amy
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