Gretel Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Hi, I've had a phone call to let me know that a Cavalier I bred has a collapsed vertabrae. She is 3 1/2 years old and very overweight. The vet has done X-rays and told the owner there is no treatment. We are devestated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Is there an underlying condition causing the bone to become soft or weak? Or did the dog suffer an injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Is there an underlying condition causing the bone to become soft or weak? Or did the dog suffer an injury? I don't know. She rang me yesterday while I was away and I was so shocked I didn't think to ask much. I did suggest she get another opinion. Maybe visit the specialist centre? I'm after advice so I can have more idea what to tell her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 As far as I know (only in human terms) is that it is a form of fracture, common in osteoporosis suffers. Or it is caused by a compression fracture - impact/injury. From here: http://www.nysopep.org/Consequences_SpineFractures.shtm When a vertebral fracture occurs, the bone becomes compressed, shatters, and falls in on itself. This type of fracture or broken bone is different than a fracture of a bone in the arm or leg. When a bone in the spine breaks, the bone does not break in two but instead it collapses. This may be diagnosed as a collapsed vertebrae or compression fracture. So it seems there should be a direct cause. I hope you can get some answers. It must be terribly upsetting. Especially in such a youngster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I would be asking her for the exact name of the condition in veterinary terms which will make researching the relevant condition more useful and also considering a second opinion. With that diagnosis you cant really tell her anything because its not really clear what is going on- is it a compression fracture or has the vet used it as a laymens term to describe something else? Also some vets dont know the wealth of knowledge that is available at specialist clinics because they are a relatively new concept in the veterinary world. Hope she isnt in too much pain. Best wishes to you and her owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks - I have just messaged her and will hopefully find out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 I just noticed she has posted on Face Book that it is a collapsed disc? She told me vertabrae? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) ...and why it is not wise to waste a good panic until all details are known..... I was actually just about to ask you if it could be a disk instead ..a lot of folks get very confused ..and in the panic forget exactly what was said by the vet I do like the idea of a second opinion .... seems as if she needs things explained to her very carefully by someone . Edited December 16, 2012 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 The obvious first piece of advice is to get the weight off the dog. I'd recommend a visit to a veterinary neurologist or at least have one see the x-rays and advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumabaar Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Might be best to ask her to email you with the details or perhaps give the vet permission to talk to you directly? I agree with Pers there are a number of different conditions that sound very similar and are easy to get confused between when your emotional and talking on the phone. Which state/city is this dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 She is in Sydney. I looked after her a couple of weeks ago and really got stuck into the owner about the poor dogs weight. She was on a very strict diet here! Her mum and sister weigh around 7.5 k and she weighs 14 she is a bigger dog but not that big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 14 kg sounds a lot to me but I don't know anything much about Cav's. But if his sister is 7.5kg I'd be thinking Strict diet a.s.a.p. Poor fella Hope he is going to be O.K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yes she is massively overweight. I was shocked as she walked in the front door when they came to stay. Unfortunately it was only for a few days so I wasn't able to get much weight off in that time. I've put many many Cavaliers on diets over the years. They love their food and for some reason many owners can't seem to see what they are doing to them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yes, Gretel there are quite a few I have noticed in our local area that look way too heavy to me for their small stature That coupled with a hot day & you can see that they are really struggling even with a short walk. So sad & god knows what effective it is having on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Hope she will be ok ? *hugs* Yeah the excess weight wouldn't be helping (don't i know for my own back problems) Edited December 17, 2012 by Jules♥Cavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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