sabertooth Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 These are 2 chiropracters that I use. Both are on the southside.I'd have your little girl checked out by one of them to ensure her back or pelvis isn't out and that she doesn't have a pinched nerve. If no improvement after a visit to them, then x-ray as per your vet's advice. Dr Tony Smith Fernvale Vet Clinic 3617 Forest Hill-Fernvale Road Fernvale Ph: 07 5426 7766 Dr Rowan Kilmartin Animal Options 8/29 Blanck Street Ormeau Ph: 07 5546 6756 Have you heard of the Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre at albany creek? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neorotic Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Tony Smith is great. I have used the specialist centre at albany creek for Frozen AIs and they were fantastic and friendly. Maybe just take your pup to another vet for a second opinion or to one of the chiropractors shoelace has suggested before involving a specialist as they are costly and you may not even need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Rowan Kilmartin is great. He will get you to run your pup up and down outside before the consult so he can diagnose gait problems. Often having hands on the dog isn't enough - they need to see the pup move. Dogs do a bounding gait where both front paws move in opposition to both back legs together. The gait your dog is doing may just be this. You need to have someone look at her properly. Yep a pinched spinal nerve could be causing both the gait problem (if there is one) and the incontinence problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percyk Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 i only know about bunny hopping with my gsd ( years ago) did turn out to be hip dysplasia but was controlled well with medication later in life gosh i hope your little one is just fine id love to hear how it all pans out for you guys heart goes out to you during this worriesome time - you just want things perfect, dont you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabertooth Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thank you all for posting, looks like the chiro is the way to go first and i will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Best of luck, please let us know how you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havahug Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 For Rowan he is fantastic. He was my vet many moons ago in Gladstone and I went to see him last year also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monah Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 You're not in SA by any chance are you? If so, I could put you in touch with a fantastic vet who actually breeds Dogues and knows all their ins and outs. no i am in Qld, know anybody here? Aha, they wouldn't be the people with Diva the bracco Italiano by any chance (I'm sure they must be!!)?? There is a great specialist in QLD, Richard(can't remember surname) North Coast Vet Specialists , Tanawha. PM me if you need ph no. etc. he is fantastic. I also would say bunny hopping is a no no, but have never had a mastiff. Good luckxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 You're not in SA by any chance are you? If so, I could put you in touch with a fantastic vet who actually breeds Dogues and knows all their ins and outs. no i am in Qld, know anybody here? Aha, they wouldn't be the people with Diva the bracco Italiano by any chance (I'm sure they must be!!)?? The very same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabertooth Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 Hello, just thought i would give an update on my pup, she has had her x-ray yesterday and the result was good no HD, so no surgery needed and she is now home with us with no worries in sight. thanks everyone for all the advice. sabertooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 YAAAAAAAAAAAY FOR PUPPY!!!! many happy years to come then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I am not entirely familiar with DDB's structural formation, but our female kelpie bunny hops when she runs, has been doing it for years and there is nothing wrong with her. It's just the way she runs. What and how much are you currently feeding the pup? Having just returned from a seminar in the US with Ray Coppinger which discussed the problems associated with over-feeding and giving too much protein to a young pup. Interesting insight into how the genes are forced into accommodating the extraordinary accelerated growth of tissue, causing malformation such as knuckling over of joints and hip displaysia......yes hip displaysia! This problem is seen mainly in large breed pups because owners of these pups tend to think that a large breed pup requires a whole lot more food than it actualy does, also some commercial brand foods containing high levels of protein, too high for the growing pup. Ray believes large breed pups should be grown slowly to allow the genes to accommodate to the tissue growth at a reasonable rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 has had her x-ray yesterday and the result was good no HD,so no surgery needed and she is now home with us with no worries in sight Good news!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centitout Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I am not entirely familiar with DDB's structural formation, but our female kelpie bunny hops when she runs, has been doing it for years and there is nothing wrong with her. It's just the way she runs.What and how much are you currently feeding the pup? Having just returned from a seminar in the US with Ray Coppinger which discussed the problems associated with over-feeding and giving too much protein to a young pup. Interesting insight into how the genes are forced into accommodating the extraordinary accelerated growth of tissue, causing malformation such as knuckling over of joints and hip displaysia......yes hip displaysia! This problem is seen mainly in large breed pups because owners of these pups tend to think that a large breed pup requires a whole lot more food than it actualy does, also some commercial brand foods containing high levels of protein, too high for the growing pup. Ray believes large breed pups should be grown slowly to allow the genes to accommodate to the tissue growth at a reasonable rate. been trying to tell people this for the last 5 years,unfortunately most listen to other well meaning people of other breeds and feed bloodhounds too high a protein diet (my guys get dry food with 18 % protein,chicken mince,yogurt/vegies etc)-the result-knuckling over,cow hocks,east/west front legs,down in the pasterns,OCD. put them on the lower protein diet and they notice the difference within 6 weeks. none of my pups whose owners have followed this have had any of the above problems. also a big no no ,is supplementation with calcium,i dont know how many people tell me to whack high doses into them-that can cause the problems it is supposed to stop in large breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhou Xuanyao Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Just wanted to say what fascinating looking little beast All the best with your new puppy and I hope any issues are minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabertooth Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 I am not entirely familiar with DDB's structural formation, but our female kelpie bunny hops when she runs, has been doing it for years and there is nothing wrong with her. It's just the way she runs.What and how much are you currently feeding the pup? Having just returned from a seminar in the US with Ray Coppinger which discussed the problems associated with over-feeding and giving too much protein to a young pup. Interesting insight into how the genes are forced into accommodating the extraordinary accelerated growth of tissue, causing malformation such as knuckling over of joints and hip displaysia......yes hip displaysia! This problem is seen mainly in large breed pups because owners of these pups tend to think that a large breed pup requires a whole lot more food than it actualy does, also some commercial brand foods containing high levels of protein, too high for the growing pup. Ray believes large breed pups should be grown slowly to allow the genes to accommodate to the tissue growth at a reasonable rate. She gets about 1 1/2 cups of supercoat kibble for breaky, a chicken frame for lunch and 2 cups of a raw mash for dinner, and she still always wants more. i hope this is a good diet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 (edited) ugh get her off the supercoat and onto Eagle Pack Giant Breed with a carcass a day better diet If she is right weight or a bit underweight add some lamb offcuts as well best thing for a healthy trim muscly dogue Edited December 6, 2008 by Nekhbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Agree with Nekhbet, swtich to Eagle Pack (Large/Giant Puppy formula). It is specially formulated for slow growth of large breed puppies and helps if there is any malformation occuring due to accelerated growth tissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabertooth Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 where do i find eagle pack? or what about royal canin puppy for large breed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Most Petstock stores sell Eagle Pack as well as plenty of other pet supply chains. I cannot speak for Royal Canin as I am not too sure of the contents of the food. I just know that the Eagle Pack large/giant puppy formula is designed for slow growth of large breed puppies and has fixed puppies with growth malformations. Having said that however, have you confirmed that your pup DOES have a malformation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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