The Pet Thread

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Yes. Just an Xray (no procedure or anything, just taking the picture) they want $650.

Surgery is several thousand...I think they were guessing around $6K or so if I remember correctly when I asked. And even then, no real guarantee that he'll be back to normal. So far as I'm concerned, surgery isn't happening. My wife might bend me, but right now we agree no surgery.

If it came down to putting him down, she might not be able to not try surgery first. I would though.

Try a stem cell injection and immobilize it as much as possible. Human works fine.

[lebreeze]

Originally Posted by JP10

He's got a wide ass stance for a small pup haha big fan!

I have him doing chest 3X week

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by lebreeze

Here is my bad boy! Lewi6

Crazy. Our Mini-Schnauzer has the same hedgehog toy.

Great looking dog. Ours is a boy as well, he's a mischievous and conniving little thing! Brings a smile to my face everyday.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

Try a stem cell injection and immobilize it as much as possible. Human works fine.

I....don't even know if they do that for humans up here, let alone dogs....but I don't know much when it comes to medicine. That's my wife's area. I might google it, but can't imagine it is cheap if it is available.

I've thought about just buying some tensor bandages and crap and wrapping his leg up, but I would think I would need to know how to wrap properly. Maybe I'll tap my neighbour and see if he can do it, he's a physiatrist and his wife does sports rehab...probably they know more than me.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I....don't even know if they do that for humans up here, let alone dogs....but I don't know much when it comes to medicine. That's my wife's area. I might google it, but can't imagine it is cheap if it is available.

I've thought about just buying some tensor bandages and crap and wrapping his leg up, but I would think I would need to know how to wrap properly. Maybe I'll tap my neighbour and see if he can do it, he's a physiatrist and his wife does sports rehab...probably they know more than me.

Take a look here. Search in your area.
https://www.medrego.com/stem-cells-t...nt-of-animals/

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

…... Maybe I'll tap my neighbour and see if he can do it, he's a physiatrist and his wife does sports rehab...probably they know more than me.

This is what I was going to suggest - find somebody who knows basic physical therapy tactics that can apply it to your dog (some injuries you want to immobilize, some it is the worst thing for). You might also call around or go online to try to find a Vet that specializes in ortho injuries and rehab. I'm near to Cornell U, and their Veterinary program does all kinds of high-tech human medicine stuff for animals. Probably too far for you to travel, but if you have a university with a vet program nearby they may also be willing to do the work as a training case.

[quick6]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Anyone had a dog with a partial acl tear? My dog has not gotten better and its been over 6 months. Any exercise and he is limping around and holding the leg up off the ground.

Sucks to see him like that, worried the other back leg might go and we'd have to put him down which I really don't want to do.

Surgery is too expensive. We are trying a weight loss regimen and keeping him on leash to limit the bursts of speed which I think is what keeps him triggering the tear.

Check out orthodog.com, if you haven't already. You may find some less expensive alternatives and ideas. Swimming is actually a great therapy for doggie joints.
The surgeries listed on the site sound a lot cheaper than you are running into up there.

[ShopVac]

My little guy is growing up...

Here's some pics of him and his big sister in the backyard playing today.

[DC X3M40i]

My sister adopted a dog for my niece and nephew....
4 months old and she's a ball of fire...she's a shiba inu

My two little senior citizens can't keep up with their new cousin...

[Ickdeep]

Post park photos (Henry, German Short Hair Pointer)

[pennsiveguy]

A German Shorthair, and a German long-range bomber. Nice pairing.

Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Post park photos (Henry, German Short Hair Pointer)

[MisterF80M3]

[pennsiveguy]

My 18-year-old kitty, enjoying the sun on a cold winter day.

[flybigjet]

Snowed off and on for the past several days-- the cat's aren't stupid.

[Littlebear]

Our good friend "Shottzie" stays for a week. Onslow keeps an eye on him.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by pennsiveguy

My 18-year-old kitty, enjoying the sun on a cold winter day.

We started giving our 18 year old Maine Coon Cosequin for Cats for about 3 weeks ago as he has really been slowing down due to age and joint problems.

I was skeptical, but heard good things. After less than two weeks on it (mixed into his food) he is running/jumping around the house like a kitten again.

The change was unbelievable and it's very cheap when ordered from Chewy.

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

We started giving our 18 year old Maine Coon Cosequin for Cats for about 3 weeks ago as he has really been slowing down due to age and joint problems.

I was skeptical, but heard good things. After less than two weeks on it (mixed into his food) he is running/jumping around the house like a kitten again.

The change was unbelievable and it's very cheap when ordered from Chewy.

Thanks for the tip - I'll check that out. Although, she's always been really chill.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by pennsiveguy

Thanks for the tip - I'll check that out. Although, she's always been really chill.

Yeah....he's always been really laid back. I always told my wife that if a cat could smoke pot...it would be him. You could set a bomb off behind him and it wouldn't phase him. He would just slowly turn around and look at you like "what's up with that"?

But he has slowed down as he is a big cat, and we noticed some mobility issues. After a couple weeks of that stuffed sprinkled on his foods...he's actually playing chase with our mini-schnauzer.

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Yeah....he's always been really laid back. I always told my wife that if a cat could smoke pot...it would be him.
...

He probably does, you just haven't busted him yet.

That's really cool that he's so energetic now. Had a cat years ago that that wouldn't have been a welcome development. He was a trouble-maker. The friskier he was, the more shit got wrecked. Tipped over the Christmas tree twice, before we moved it onto the front porch. Ate rubber bands if he found them lying around.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by pennsiveguy

He probably does, you just haven't busted him yet.

That's really cool that he's so energetic now. Had a cat years ago that that wouldn't have been a welcome development. He was a trouble-maker. The friskier he was, the more shit got wrecked. Tipped over the Christmas tree twice, before we moved it onto the front porch. Ate rubber bands if he found them lying around.

It must be in the catnip!

[pennsiveguy]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

It must be in the catnip!

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

We started giving our 18 year old Maine Coon Cosequin for Cats for about 3 weeks ago as he has really been slowing down due to age and joint problems.

I was skeptical, but heard good things. After less than two weeks on it (mixed into his food) he is running/jumping around the house like a kitten again.

The change was unbelievable and it's very cheap when ordered from Chewy.

I'll have to look into this as well. I have an older gray tabby who may benefit from it by the sounds of it.