My 8 year old neutered 34 pound tibetan terrier has bilateral hip dysplasia with associated osteoarthritis with bone degeneration and flattening of the femoral head much worse on the left side than on the right, but both joints are involved. He pushes off to get up from sitting position on his front legs and his carpus and left stifle are now becoming problematic. He has been in rehab in the past and is currently on adequan cosequin, fish oil and and levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. After a hiatus of one year we resumed rehab as it appeared that his condition was progressing.Today the rehab specialist agreed that Domino appeared to be in pain and suggested that rehab wait until better pain management was obtained. I had him evaluated for stem cell therapy and the vet felt it was very feasible but I am now wondering whether surgical intervention would be more beneficial.However I have been told he is too small for hip replacement and FHO is a salvage procedure. Please advise as I am uncertain as to the best course of treament.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment