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Hello Friend,
Most dogs with hip dysplasia function on expensive, and potentially toxic anti-inflammatories.
There are many other options, and some of them are free.
Such as canine massage
Some of massage benefits:
Decrease pain
Relieve tension build up
Relieve soreness
Help strengthen muscles
Help relieve tension in the compensating limb and correct muscle balance
Assist in mobility
Help to increase flexibility
Help to improve the dogs disposition
Enable the dog to enjoy normal exercise
Reduce inflammation around the hip joint
Improve quality of life
You can learn exactly HOW to massage your dog with my NEW Canine and Feline Therapeutic Massage video as part of my Natural Animal Care Course:
http://www.veterinarysecrets.com/course
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Hip Dysplasia in dogs is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful
arthritis of the joints.
Hip dysplasia is one of the most studied veterinary conditions in dogs, and the most common single cause of arthritis of the hips.
Anatomy Explained
This is an inherited condition in which the soft tissue around the hip joint fails to keep the ball of the femur in the socket ( acetabulum). This
looseness results in bone rubbing on bone, loss of cartilage, and subsequent arthritis.
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Hip Dysplasia can be mild to very serious; some dogs have mild signs, while
others can have difficulty even walking.
Serious cases require surgery, and for most dogs the ideal surgery is a
complete hip replacement.
Less serious cases can avoid surgery, especially if you implement some of the
following suggestions.
Supplements which contain Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin are most
important; they both have veterinary studies showing their effectiveness. The
big point here is to ensure that they are in high enough doses, and the
correct form to be helpful for your dog. As a guideline you can use a dose of
500mg of Glucosamine per 50lbs of body weight daily, and 250mg of Chondroitin
per 50lbs of body weight daily.
Omega 3 fatty acids are critical for every arthritic pet; they decrease the
inflammatory processes that further damage the cartilage in the joints. There
are a few potential sources: flax oil, fish oil, or even evening primrose oil. I personally have found flax oil to be very effective, especially when given
at the dose of 1 tablespoon per 50lbs of body weight daily. Flax oil’s other
big benefit is it is cost effective – it costs a fraction of fish oil.
Acupressure is an ancient form of Chinese healing that every pet owner can
start using for their dog with hip dysplasia. GB29 AND GB30. The most important points for Hip Dysplasia and Hip Arthritis. In the depressions in front and behind the point of the hip. GB29 is in front of the bone, GB30 is behind the bone. Place your index and middle fingers on the areas with moderate pressure, hold for 60 seconds. I suggest performing this 3 times a day for 7 days, and assessing if it is helping your dog.
There are a surprising number of herbs that can be helpful to relieve the pain
in arthritis, but with all the conflicting information, it is often difficult
to know what to choose. Willow contains the active ingredient found in
aspirin, (salicylate) and was a traditional First Nation’s remedy for
arthritis. The Willow dose I have used is 100 mg or 10 drops per 10 lbs of
body weight.
Many dog owners have reported relief of arthritic pain by the use of
homeopathy, and I have seen certain dogs respond well, so it may help your
arthritic dog. There are 2 in particular that you should consider using,
Traumeel, and Rhus Tox. Traumeel actually contains a combination of a number
of homeopathic remedies, providing both anti-inflammatory and pain relief; the
Traumeel dose being ½ to 1 tab twice daily. Rhus Tox is typically advised for
soft tissue and muscle injuries, but often this is the source of discomfort in
arthritic dogs. The dose you can use is 30C per 30lbs every 12 hours
Massage of the hip joint, with an special focus on the muscular attachments to the hip can play a role in dramatically lessening the pain and inflammation, while maintaining mobility. By focusing on key pressure points you can often provide instant pain relief.
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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P.S. In my new Natural Animal Care Video you will learn EXACTLY how to massage your dog for hip dysplasia.
You can sign up for my 14 week course, and get the step by step pet massage video here:
http://www.veterinarysecrets.com/course
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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