please help me ease my dogs suffering

• 11-21-2009 2:03 PM

  Nerohip Joined on 11-21-2009 Posts 1 Points 0	please help me ease my dogs suffering Reply Contact I have a Cane Corso who is suffering from Hip Dysplasia leading to him have restricted exercise , he is on pain meds Does anyone have any tips on dealing with a high drive dog who can't exercise much but needs mental stimulation Any advice in general as to how to improve his life would be great Video of the poor sod http://www.vimeo.com/7643935
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• 11-22-2009 1:44 AM

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  calliecritturs Joined on 09-10-2007 Central Florida Posts 11,901 Points 3,725

  Re: please help me ease my dogs suffering Reply Contact There are others here far more experienced with HD than me -- they can tell you about the surgeries, etc.  My first suggestion would be acupuncture.  It can help with pain as well as helping keep the muscles working.  I would probably also be feeding a diet using veggies instead of grain but without a huge high protein level.  You don't want abundant energy -- you can get good nutrition from veggies.  A food that is ultra high protein is like giving him rocket fuel with no where to burn it off.

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• 11-22-2009 2:35 PM

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  stardog85 Joined on 09-10-2007 South Carolina, USA Posts 2,614 Points 235

  Re: please help me ease my dogs suffering Reply Contact  A dog that can't do much physically can really benefit from mental stimulation in the form of training (clicker training especially; try teaching stationary tricks, body awareness skills, etc.), food dispensing toys (the Busy Buddy line is excellent, the Tricky Treat ball or Buster Cube, stuffed Kongs, Treatsticks, Nina Otennson (sp?) puzzles, etc.), maybe even some physical therapy like underwater treadmill work.  Has he seen a surgeon to discuss options other than pure pain management? Erin, the Amazing Maggie Mae, Ziva the Wonder Dog, and Kestrel the Up and Coming "Always keep one still, secret spot where dreams may go." - Louise Priscoll

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• 12-03-2009 12:58 AM

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  Bruister Joined on 09-19-2009 British Columbia, Canada Posts 178 Points 35	Re: please help me ease my dogs suffering Reply Contact  Wondering how old he is, what he weighs and what pain medication he is on? Say No To Breed Specific Legislation...
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• 12-03-2009 12:10 PM

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  denise m Joined on 12-06-2006 Toronto Canada Posts 1,698 Points 200

  Re: please help me ease my dogs suffering Reply Contact The OP seems to be MIA but I managed to find the breeders web page. Here is the breeders comments regarding hips.   Interview with Nino I do not profess to be an expert on the Cane Corso or any dog for that matter. However, I have owned dogs for over 25years and the Cane Corso for 11 years. I have spoken to many breeders and enthusiasts during that time both from the traditional viewpoint and the modern about caring for dogs.  Hips Good hips are not just about genetics, but the breeding does help. Exercise and diet also play a large role in hip development. I sometimes find that too much emphasis is placed on a dogs hips. You have to remember to look at the whole picture.

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