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Bulldogs shouldn't have small nasal cavities

Thanks guys!!! I work a lot with dogs with HD. Manual therapies and therapeutic exercise are vital to their management to have and awesome life. I would be happy to look at the X-rays- my email is [email protected] It is also important to remember that just because we know a dog has HD that we dont rule out other issues occurring at the same time, particularly if there has been a sudden change in the symptoms.

Ask for a referral to a dermatologist. It is worth doing testing to work out what is actually happening.

I would go for keyhole Surgery. There are a number of benefits to having it done this way- you have a much better chance of clearing out all the stones because of the magnification.

Stem cells can reduce the inflammatory process and control pain. It needs to be part of a wholistic treatment plan rather than used as a solo treatment. Therapeutic exercise is one of the most powerful ways to manage HD.

I think you need to work out what is going on- is it a boney alignment issue or is it damage to the ligaments on the carpus. The treatments are different. If it is ligaments I will often try some level of immobilisation to give the ligaments time to scar. Then do rehab to build the muscles back up to support the carpus. Note that return to function takes 2-3 times the length that the immobilisation has occurred. But in some cases it is a necessary evil. If the ligaments are solid and it is a boney problem then I do LOTS of strengthening rehab. Considering the breed I might be tempted to do some very light support during high intensity exercise purely to protect the ligaments, but have no support at other times because we want the muscles to be providing active support. There are then the very rare and occasional dog that is so unstable that surgical stabilisation is necessary. If he is significantly painful then strapping may be ok for very temporary make the dog comfortable treatment until a full assessment can be done but unless it is unstable it is unlikely to assist. You can also use cool packs to reduce conduction of pain signals up to the brain and reduce pain perception.

Pm is great. I am ordering it this week and it will last 12 mths.

Izzy is odd- her top level reward is kibble. The same kibble she usually has for dinner and breakky. We tried chicken, chicken skin, cabanossi, Frankfurt, watermelon, liver, chicken hearts and a heap more random treats but nope still kibble. Rewards are whatever your dog finds rewarding :p all the rest of my dogs are more traditional treat eaters.

There are also a few online courses from the states that look quite good- but as SAS the downside is that there isn't any hands on. I think I would always suggest doing an in person massage course and then use online courses for further information and ideas. Getting ideas from different modalities and geographical regions will really broaden your thinking and make you a better practitioner.

Primal paws offers titre testing. If there is enough interest I am happy to invest in vacci check. ATM due to the very low volume I have been sending them to Vetpath. I am in Sydney but travel so Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth + central coast and Newcastle.

Amentadine is another nerve pain medication that can be used in conjunction with gabapentin- but almost unheard of in AUS. Also look at pre-gablin instead of gabapentin. As you increase the dose of gaba the availability decreases so you get less bang for you buck. Pre-gablin is more reliably absorbed. Happy to give info to your vet.

There is also a game that you can begin to play each day about getting a special yummy treat. For a while don't put a tablet in there but do rapid fire fun treats and make it a big squealing game of fun and excitement. The aim is that you get them not tasting the treats because the emotional heigh of the 'event' that happens at the same time every single day is more important than the treat itself. I have used this with cats to train them to take pills without noticing.

A specialist may be able to offer alternatives. In some cases of LS disease it is possible to do a steroid epidural to help keep them comfy. Apologies if you already knew about this option. Some meds can be dissolved in water allowing you to syringe them in. Others can be compounded into liquid form in different flavours. Chat to your vet about options.

You need to be seeing a rehab professional. Depending on how long it has been happening the treatment varies greatly. Healing occurs when you strategically stress the tendon so often crate rest exacerbates the problem if you are not doing some therapeutic exercise too.

It would be interesting to see what a veterinary behaviourist could add to this situation......

I had to send blood to UC DAVIS to get an answer on my litters clotting problems. They are able to measure the different molecules required for blood to clot. It was cheaper and quicker than the Univeristy of Melbourne. My litter had Harmophillia A.

I am showing off the amazing world of veterinary re-hab at the VetMed stand with my furry assistants. I would love to meet some DOLers!

Cases like these are a genuine mental health problem. Dogs get chemical imbalances and their brain chemistry can be problematic. Medications assist with this abnormality. BUT we are only seeing the symptoms. There are many causes which is why there are many medications. I tried one medication for one of my dogs- worked amazingly well. She is so happy within herself. No significant changes, other than her being able to acknowledge things she would have lunged at and decide that she could sit and look at me for direction instead. On the other hand a clients dog is now onto their third medication for their anxious dog. The first one made the dog flat and she lost her bounce, the second one didn't make any difference at all. We are now trying medication 3 while also doing behavioural modification. Young dogs need to be medicated sooner rather than later. Brains reflect what they have practiced- so every time your dog experiences fear it is re-enforcing that pathway in the brain. Early use of medication stops these pathways from forming and allows better pathways to be reinforced.

Reasons not to want your pup to be as chubby as the other puppies- stay strong even if you get advice to get your pup to put on more weights- its just not worth it!! http://www.primalpaws.com/primal-paws/2014/06/why-keep-pets-lean Use the chart Papillon Kisses has linked and you will be on the right path. There are lots of overweight dogs out and about and just because there are a lot of them doesn't mean they are correct!

Two thumbs up for Corvus!! I have been happy with all the dogs she has seen after she has worked with them. Explanation: I am a vet who dislikes going through the how to and mechanics of putting behaviour modification into practice and that is where Corvus excels. I don't get any benefit from her seeing clients, other than I end up with an easier time doing my work with them after they have been to see her!!

Puppies should be slim!! You should be able to easily feel ribs too. It sounds like he is meeting his caloric needs for growing so I wouldn't be in a rush to try and convince him to eat more.

I am going to suggest a core strength and physical conditioning program. I find in these cases dogs have lost condition so look for ways to avoid exercising even the easy things such as standing, sitting without slouching and generally moving around. When we target their general strength they are more active generally and the weight becomes easier to manage because they are not actively attempting to be sedentary! Happy to chat and give advice via PM.

Just to help people understand. It is illegal for anyone who is not registered as a Physiotherapist to say that they do Physio or Physical therapy. They can be reported to the Physical therapist association of Australia for breeching this as it is a protected title. It is illegal for anyone who is not a registered Veterinarian to take money for making a diagnosis on an animal as it is an act of Veterinary Science. A good rehabilitation therapist will certainly pick up on subtle signs and potentially secondary problems. Ie there may be hip laxity due to muscle wastage. So I think checking in with your vet its an awesome idea.

There are certain specific cases where I suggest that surgery might not be the best option. But on principle these are dogs that have already started building some scar tissue and have owners that are willing to do formal rehabilitation and follow through with a home exercise plan. I think that in the future this will be much more possible but at the moment it is still a work in progress and so I am erring on the side of surgery with all my clients where possible. Your vet should know if your dogs knee is stable or unstable. X-rays are done to allow planning for surgery- to check the shape of bones and where implants will be put. We use arthroscope to look inside the joint to look at the meniscus but many clinics open up the joint and visualise it without the scope. I personally prefer the TTA or TPLO (bone cutting procedures) rather than the suture method. There is a risk of suture break down that means the surgery has to be re-done. There is a small risk if you do not rest your dog after a TTA/TPLO that the implant can break but following home instructions minimises this risk. The other major concern is infection which we combat with antibiotics throughout the procedure. Some vets will also keep your dog for a few days after to allow them access to really really really great pain relief. Since regardless of what procedure is done it is orthopaedic surgery and I know I wanted the good drugs after an ankle reconstruction.

I suggest calling the clinic and asking what method of repair they are proposing. The general clinic that I have started working at part time has arthroscopy and the surgeons do a brilliant job. That being said we do still offer the option of referral particularly for complex cases. Its also really important that your dog gets some rehab after- and not just a walking program! Particularly as he is so young and active. I would also want an accurate diagnosis. There are many things causing a dog to skip and so you want to know that this is the structure that is causing the problem.