Vets and anti-inflammatory medication

[Hazelwood]

I have a German Shepherd with elbow dysplysia which was not diagnosed untill the damage was too severe for much to be done for her mostly because the vet did not believe me when I told them she was lame , they did not see it and said she was acting up to me. Most of the anti-inflammatory medications have upset her and she has now been put on Previcox but has never been tested or monitored since starting them last June. I have tried to limit the amount she has and have tried other supplements etc. now I am told when she was given a urine test that her protein is high but there is nothing wrong with her. This I cannot understand has anybody else had any problems like this and how have they dealt with it. My vet says it is just stress, yes the dog is nervous at the surgery but I do not accept that stress is causing this problems. Any feedback would be grately appreciated.

[Anna]

Hi, this might be a really silly question but have you taken your dog to other vets for 2nd opinions?

I have not experienced anything like this myself, but it seems to me that the vet keeps changing the diagnosis of the dog??

Which would make me wary.

Anna

[WBC]

Our eldest cannot tolerate most conventional medications. She has warnings typed across her computer files at the vets.

I give her Glucosamine 1000mg daily, half at breakfast and half at teatime - it helps control her spondylosis and arthritic hip

[Maddie]

The high protein levels interests me. A high-protein diet has been cited as a cause for developmental problems in dogs such as ED and HD. A low-protein diet will help your dog for sure. Check out the levels of protein in what you are feeding your dog. High protein can make a dog grow too fast and this is the cause of bone problems. I personally, never feed more than 15% protein in my dogs diet, these large breeds need to develop slowly to minimise chances of joint problems. Enviroment and exercise also play a part, make sure you are not over-exercising your dog. Genetics also play a large part in this, I would notify your breeder your dog has been diagnosed with ED if possible, and ask if any of your breeders dogs have had this too. The parents should have been x-rayed prior to breeding to check for any ED/HD.

The anti-inflammatory drugs are not god for many dogs, causing digestive problems and more, it can be a case of trial and error to find something that suits your dog and relieves pain and swelling. You could go down the more natural route, feed plenty of oily fish, and supplement with an oil, or an oil blend. Flaxseed oil, Hemp oil, or even 'Udo's Choice' - a blend of cold-pressed, organic oils with the correct rate of Omega 3-6-9 is good stuff. I use this as a supplement for my dogs around twice a year. It is expensive, costing about £18 for a large bottle, but you only need to drizzle a little over a meal a day to get the effect so it lasts a while.

ED/HD is something which affects my breed too, decent breeders always have their dogs x-rayed and scored before breeding from them, any with a high score are not bred from.


Hope your dog is ok, and you find something to help.

[Scarlett]

The high protein levels interests me. A high-protein diet has been cited as a cause for developmental problems in dogs such as ED and HD. A low-protein diet will help your dog for sure. Check out the levels of protein in what you are feeding your dog. High protein can make a dog grow too fast and this is the cause of bone problems. I personally, never feed more than 15% protein in my dogs diet, these large breeds need to develop slowly to minimise chances of joint problems. Enviroment and exercise also play a part, make sure you are not over-exercising your dog. Genetics also play a large part in this, I would notify your breeder your dog has been diagnosed with ED if possible, and ask if any of your breeders dogs have had this too. The parents should have been x-rayed prior to breeding to check for any ED/HD.

The anti-inflammatory drugs are not god for many dogs, causing digestive problems and more, it can be a case of trial and error to find something that suits your dog and relieves pain and swelling. You could go down the more natural route, feed plenty of oily fish, and supplement with an oil, or an oil blend. Flaxseed oil, Hemp oil, or even 'Udo's Choice' - a blend of cold-pressed, organic oils with the correct rate of Omega 3-6-9 is good stuff. I use this as a supplement for my dogs around twice a year. It is expensive, costing about £18 for a large bottle, but you only need to drizzle a little over a meal a day to get the effect so it lasts a while.

ED/HD is something which affects my breed too, decent breeders always have their dogs x-rayed and scored before breeding from them, any with a high score are not bred from.


Hope your dog is ok, and you find something to help.

What are the correct ratios ? I understand like the ver-changing composition of the 'scientifically formulated diet' the thoughts on Omega 6 have changed again so can you clarify please?

[Maddie]

Scarlett - I think the ratio is still the same officially, 2-1-1.

There are 'experts' that are now saying the omega 3 & 6 should be different, it should be 2:1 up to 4:1 as omega 6 to omega 3.

[sashpi]

I would consider getting a 2nd opinion, just for peace of mind. Have you tried getting a urine sample at home and just bringing it to the vets - it is hard to get but not entirely impossible - I have managed it! My 4year old GSD has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and severe arthritis, the first med she was given gave her a really bad tummy - needed out every 2hrs She is now on metacam and so far no side effects and is running about like normal, whereas before she was having difficulty getting up and going up stairs. I know this is a short term measure and will probably need a full hip replacement, which thankfully pet insurance covers, but I am really concerned about after care as we have 2 other GSDs and cannot separate them. Has anyone ever got a hip replacement for their dog?

[Preethi17]

Osteoarthritis is the primary phrase for irregular changes in a combined, such as the combined or hip. There are a wide range of factors why pets or kittens and cats can become affected with arthritis. Using a small creature anti-inflammatory supplement is a common treatment said to decrease inflammation and provide higher flexibility in the combined parts, particularly the combined and hip joint parts.


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