sas Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) We have a physio (who also does reiki). She charges $70 and is here for at least an hour. Massive difference in the dogs overall (and not just sore areas) after her visit too. She goes all over the body to pick up the compensating areas. Huge difference in price (and outcome). I'd also be updating your physio on what the xrays say. How dissappointing all round. Are you sure that's an Animal Physio? They are Human Physio's with an additional degree in Animals. Certified in: Equine Massage Equus Muscle Management Animal Husbandry Levels 1 & 2 Artificial Insemination (A.I.) Reiki Master Equine CST Levels 1,2 & 3 and dissection Emmett Technique Level 3 Member of IICT I don't actually know what all these mean of course! She studied and worked in America for a long time and has worked with racing horses and racing dogs for a long time. She's also involved in horse and greyhound rescue. Very interesting to watch her work. The dogs can get away if they want to but don't and she keeps at the bad spots until she feels some kind of release and often the dogs will do a big sigh or yawn to confirm it. They are definately calmer and more limber. She was recommended to us by a doggy hydrotherapy business who didn't feel our old dog was a candidate for their services. They are not an Animal Physio. The only canine course they have done is Emmets and they have only done 3 levels, they are not at Practioner level. Sounds like the qualification they have is equine massage. So that's why they are not expensive like an Animal Physio as they do not have the skill or the education level of one. Edited June 27, 2016 by sas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thank you for clarifying SAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Just wondering, Rascal, if the newest set of X Rays have clarified the situation at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 X-rays are today leaving in 10 for the vet, fingers crossed there's nothing major going on. I am nervous it's going to be a long morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hope it is easily sorted. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just got news about Chloe and its not good. I have to apologise it is her hip causing the problem although its not dislocated, she has no hip joint the ball has completely disintegrated, we have three choices, do surgery this week, if we can't afford it a vet nurse at the clinc I go to has offered to adopt her and pay for the surgery or we can amputate. My vet does not want to amputate at this stage because of how bad the patella is on the other side. It has been caused by either legges perthes or a fracture while she was in plaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Holy shite!!! I'm so sorry to hear this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Poor Chloe Not sure if this is even do-able ..but can the femur be trimmed , and then let a muscular joint form ? My vet used to do this for bad HD cases .. a small incision over the joint ..lots of fiddly work , and dog going home - no femoral head , bandages/plaster or anything , that night ... Edited June 28, 2016 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 we had an Australian terrier with no hip joint - it was removed when she was fairly young because of problems. She did ok without it. So for a small dog that could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huga Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Lola had her femoral head removed at 6 months because of LCP. She skipped and hopped her whole life and eventually lost feeling in her whole back end. She had a lot of muscle wastage too. I'm sorry to hear about Chloe. I hope you can come up with a good solution for her xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Poor little girl. This might be a stupid suggestion and have knock on effects that are worse, but just in case... Could you get a second hand wheelchair* to take some weight off pre or post surgery/amputation? Perhaps that might buy you / her patella a little more time? *may need to be modified to fit her exact measurements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 I've had a good chat with my husband and the vet nurse that wants to adopt her and we've decided to let her go on trial, they sound like a perfect home and my vet has said they are a very nice family with lots of dog experience, she will have two other dogs for company, two children, someone home most of the time and she will be able to go into the vet clinic with her new owner while she works. Chloe is going home with her tonight and is booked in to have surgery on Fri, if all goes to plan they will keep her if it doesn't work out we will pay for the surgery and bring her home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I've had a good chat with my husband and the vet nurse that wants to adopt her and we've decided to let her go on trial, they sound like a perfect home and my vet has said they are a very nice family with lots of dog experience, she will have two other dogs for company, two children, someone home most of the time and she will be able to go into the vet clinic with her new owner while she works. Chloe is going home with her tonight and is booked in to have surgery on Fri, if all goes to plan they will keep her if it doesn't work out we will pay for the surgery and bring her home. That sounds a good plan - she is hopefully a great new addition to their family !! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 It sounds like she will be loved to bits whatever happens. All the best for her surgery. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Lots of hugs for you. It is very hard to step back and let your beloved dog go where she will have the best chance of recovery and recuperation - you are very brave to put her well being first and I salute you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thank you I have very mixed emotions about it all, I'm glad she's going to someone that will care for her but I wanted that to be us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rascalmyshadow Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just got the phone call they love Chloe, she's going in for surgery today. Looks like we're back to four dogs, the house is very quiet this morning, she's normally the one making all the noise and trying to get everyone to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Just got the phone call they love Chloe, she's going in for surgery today. Looks like we're back to four dogs, the house is very quiet this morning, she's normally the one making all the noise and trying to get everyone to play. A lovely update - although sad ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazydoglady99 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 My heart breaks for you Rascal. What a difficult decision. I hope everything goes well for her surgery today and really hope it is a perfect home for her. Gosh you're having an awful run lately. Big hugs x you are tougher than I :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 My heart breaks for you Rascal. What a difficult decision. I hope everything goes well for her surgery today and really hope it is a perfect home for her. Gosh you're having an awful run lately. Big hugs x you are tougher than I :) Agreed. What a selfless, loving thing to do when it must hurt a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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