Comments on: Puppy Elbow Dysplasia

By: CH

CH — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 23:41:24 +0000

Just got home from seeing specialist with my 8mth old ACD, He said even if parents have clear elbows (OFA ), the puppies can still have dysplasia. They still don’t know if it’s a recessive gene etc.

By: Kelli

Kelli — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 04:22:22 +0000

Puppies also can be lame from a number of other things, not just ED.... I had a boxer pup the was limping on his front end, I couldnt figure out what leg it was, took him in to the vets, they did full blood work and xrays, and the vet told me its one of 5 things.... (ED was not even one of the 5 possibilities) anyways, it ended up being Panostitis (or Pano for short) and my pup (5mnths old) had it in 3 of his 4 legs, he had to stay in the hospital with an IV in his only non painful leg, for a week the first time....he couldnt walk or even stand for 6 days, it was heartbreaking. All in all, he ended up being ok, once they are full grown they out grow the Pano which is only super painful when they grow. Took till he was about 2 yrs to be 100% pain free for good. I also currently have a 9 year old mastiff with severe bilateral ED..... Hes never had surgery, the specialist I talked to said there wasnt anything they could do for him, the elbows were too bad. The radiologist report said, they couldnt believe my dog could walk at all nevermind that he only had intermittent /occasional/random lameness (mind you, when its bothering him, hes in a LOT of pain, but i get his meds into him quick and longest hes been unable (or unwilling) to walk, is a under 24hrs. I just have to medically manage him/his case till the meds stop working for him the surgeon said (cuz surgery wasnt an option.) He will be 9 yrs old next month tho, so, hes done well for being a big dogue de bordeaux (big as in tall...ive always kept him very lean, for his elbows). Oh, and I knew soon as I laid eyes on him as a pup that there was something wrong with his front legs, i asked the breeder about his weird legs, she shrugged it off, i couldnt leave the poor guy there, all the other dogs were picking on him.... So he we are, almost 9 years later his name is Jasper, and hes awesome. And so will all your puppy's be with or without ED.

By: Elaine bowers

Elaine bowers — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 17:01:18 +0000

Like everyone else here, yesterday we found out that our 9 month old lab has got ED. Gutted, she is still a baby and doesn’t understand why she can’t run around in the field with the other dogs. We can’t get our heads around how she now has the same exercise as our old girl did at 13 years. It’s madness. Have booked physio and hydrotherapy and just ordered glucosamine supplements.
Vet us suggesting a CT scan and then possible orthoptic procedure. But, not sure given what I have read. Stem cell may be an answer but don’t know of it financially sustainable. So So sad for her 🙂

By: Carole

Carole — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:48:28 +0000

Our little girl Vanilla developed problems at around 7 months of age. She had her surgery for elbow dysplasia at the age of 12 months in summer of 2019 however 1 of the 3 bones never healed. We did not know because the surgeon never asked for an x-ray to make sure that everything was ok. She is now 3 and and a half and can’t use her front left paw. We consulted one of the best surgeon in Lachine, Montreal, and he can’t do anything else for her. Her shoulder has been damaged trying to compensate for her paw. She now has to take pain medication for the rest of her life. I feel so bad to see her walking on 3 paws. Happily she seems to cope well with her handicap. We bought a brace for her paw. Not sure if it helps though.

By: Keval Shah

Keval Shah — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 14:49:59 +0000

In reply to Nancy. Hi, I have 7 months boerboel puppy and he has problems with his both elbows and we have done X-ray for both elbows also look like he has diagnosed with elbows dysplasia as he has to go for surgery also lots of cost involved. I don’t know how insurance company reacts on Monday when I tell them. I really feel sorry for little puppy to suffer

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:19:01 +0000

My 7 month old Labrador puppy was diagnosed with Elbow Dysplasia. Like all of the other responders to you website I am heart broken for my puppy. Thank you for offering this site and the information you provide it has been very helpful. My condolences to all of the dog families knowing their dogs are suffering.

Nancy

By: Kristen Kern

Kristen Kern — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:34:51 +0000

Hello. My daughter’s 4.5 month old Newfie was recently diagnosed with this in his right elbow. He has had a slight limp , but it seems to go away with a little exercise…..we are in the process of adopting him from her, as we have the time and space to care for him …. I would love to hear about positive success stories that do not involve invasive/ surgical procedures. We are planning on taking him to a chiropractor certified in canine and equine care. And are exploring natural remedies/ anti inflammatory options vs. pharmaceutical therapies…

By: alex

alex — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:33:45 +0000

In reply to Roger. Hi - I'm wondering if either of you have any recommendations or can talk more about your experience? My 2 year old lab just got diagnosed after an Xray scan. Actually devastated and willing to do anything to give him a happy life but feel pretty helpless with it all going on. What tests did you do before deciding to get surgery? How has your dog recovered since the surgery?

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:31:01 +0000

In reply to Alex. **Xrays not MRIs

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:30:11 +0000

In reply to Jess. Hi - I'm wondering if either of you have any recommendations or can talk more about your experience? My 2 year old lab just got diagnosed after an MRI scan. Actually devastated and willing to do anything to give him a happy life but feel pretty helpless with it all going on.