Torn ACL in a rottie

[Judymae]

CoyoteMagic-My dog IS fat! I've known it for a long time. She's just like her momma (ME) needs a little exercise! LOL!! I'm going to look into the glucasime/chondrotin. Where do you get it? The Rimadyl is $104 for the month. She is taking the 100mg tablet twice a day. But it costs $200 a month to keep her on it because my vet wants to see her once a month and do blood tests (general health profile) that is $60 plus the office visit is $35. That's why it seems so expensive to me. But if ya'll are saying she may not always need the Rimadyl it could get less expensive so I could try to save more money for her surgery.

apbgv-Until I have enough $$$ Shiloh is going to have to do the supplement and Rimadyl and rest. Surgery is not a financial option right now. I felt horrible about it and then my husband reminded me that I postponed a surgery for me last summer because of finances. Some of my family said I'm postponing it because she's a dog. So not true. I would do it in a heart beat if I had the money and she had lost enough weight. I just wish this hadn't happened. Especially to her. She is such a sweet dog. I know people don't like rotts. I didn't before we got her. We found her dumped out here in the country. She was only 10wks old. I would've never bought a rott. I always thought they were too mean. Boy was I wrong. She is the sweetest most protective animal I have ever seen. Even with her hurt leg she didn't want to leave my side. Right now she is sitting across from me watching every move I make. If I stay up too late for her she will try her best to stay awake and to watch me. It is hilarious to see. She just can't keep her eyes open no matter how hard she tries!

On another note-the vet said one cup of food twice a day. Ever worry about what a rott is thinking when she licks her lips at you?

She's got me a little concerned. I limit her food and now she treats herself to the litter box!

I'm totally grossed out!

 

[CoyoteMagic]

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Walmart is where I get mine. Actually you can get it any place they sell vitamins and supplements. I give her the same thing I give my husband, lol. I think it's made by "NatureMade" or something like that. She actually takes chews it up with new problem. Wish she would do that with the baby asprin I give her every other day. Gotta cover that with some "squirt" cheese

Good low fat low carb treat is Turkey Jerky. or turkey pepperoni

 

[Judymae]

CoyoteMagic--Shiloh thanks you from the bottom of her stomach! I'll get her some turkey jerky first thing tomorrow! She just doesn't understand why she can't have more food. When I hand her a cup of food in her HUGE bowl she looks at me like I'm crazy! Oh yeah and the supplement. I want her to have the supplement and she is wanting the turkey jerky! Walmart here we come!

 

[apbgv]

If she seems hungry you can mix in some fresh green beans or even plain canned pumpkin to help her feel full. Some dogs even like celery.

My mixed breed dog tore her acl years ago. I didn't do surgery for a couple years after that. I had to do surgery after she tore up the meniscus in the knee, she was way too painful after that happened not to do it.

I found this link maybe they can help http://www.imom.org/

By the way I love rotties don'thave one but we have several as patients at the clinic i work at.

 

[Judymae]

apbgv-Thanks! We have quite a few fresh green beans coming outta the garden right now. I'll try it with Shiloh. I know she'll eat pumpkin. Last fall when I carved our pumpkins for Halloween she tried to eat all the insides. Seeds and all! This morning when I offered her the cup of food and she looked at me like I'm crazy again. So your dog was able to go awhile before she had the surgery? I'm hoping for, financial reasons, that Shiloh could hold out for a little while. I don't want her to be in pain though. The vet did say it was possible for her to go awhile with the Rimadyl. He just couldn't say how long. I say I'll get the weight off of her and then see where we stand. I'm glad you like rotties. I love them now. Didn't before Shiloh. They are a misunderstood breed. When I took Shiloh to the vet on Monday I put a muzzle on her. I didn't want others to get scared of her and I knew she was in pain and you can't predict what any dog will do while they are in pain. I'm glad I used her muzzle. One lady had her 4 yr old holding a cat that she kept waving in front of Shiloh's face!! Shiloh likes cats but I'm sure she wasn't in the mood to have one pushed in her face! Finally the vet saw what was happening and he told the women to get her cat away. He told me that I did the resonsible thing since other owners aren't so cautious. I only muzzled Shiloh because of the other people and pets. Not because she is dangerous. But you never know what she might take as a threat to me. If someone walks up to me too fast she sometimes takes that as a threat. So I have to be careful.

 

[apbgv]

We've had many large breed dogs come in with torn cruciates and they lived out their entire lives with a bum knee as long as you are carefulshe may do fine. But I will warn you watch the other knee esp if she is straight in the stifle area. tears are generally caused from a twisting motion and straight stifles don't like twisting. Knee injuries are a bummer. I have luxating patellas myself and I have to be very careful with my right knee I had sx but It will never be 100%. Glad to have been some help

 

[Judymae]

Amy-you've been alot of help! Thanks alot! Shiloh is resting as much as I can make her. With all the rain here (5inches yesterday and 3-5 more predicted for today) she is staying calm in the house. She has never really been a hyper dog so it's easier to keep her resting. I'm headed to walmart later to get her the other stuff we've talked about.

I know knee injuries are the worst. That's why I've been so concerned about Shiloh. She will eventually have the surgery just not right away. Thanks again for all your help!