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Boxers and Aging
Posted Tuesday, 08 December 2009 By Dena
Hi Dr. Carol,
I have a 7 year old boxer and lately she has been limping on her back right leg. She can not put it all the way down and when she walks her leg is in the air. Could this be her hip or a knee problem? I had heard that boxers have these problems as they get older. I just want to make sure I do what I can so that she is not in pain.
Thank you,
Emmasmom
I have a 7 year old boxer and lately she has been limping on her back right leg. She can not put it all the way down and when she walks her leg is in the air. Could this be her hip or a knee problem? I had heard that boxers have these problems as they get older. I just want to make sure I do what I can so that she is not in pain.
Thank you,
Emmasmom
Boxers and Aging
Posted Wednesday, 09 December 2009 By Dr. Carol Osborne
Hello Emmasmom,
This sounds like a stifle injury. The stifle joint in dogs, anatomically matches the human knee joint. It is made of ligaments and tendons that are easily stretched and occasionally torn. This injury is the number 1, most common musculoskeletal injury in all dogs! When stifle ligaments/tendons are stretched, the injury presents with classic signs: at 1st dogs hold up the hind leg and do not use it at all, then they begin to toe touch, then gradually they use it again. This is not painful, heals very slowly and tends to recur. Rest is quite helpful. I do not recommend surgical correction in most cases as in many cases, aside from cost, results are often far less than optimal.
We have had success in many dogs, with stifle ligament injuries similar to yours, using a combination of 2 natural products that seem to promote healing naturally and also help to prevent re-occurrences. The two pet products we have used for these stifle injuries are Paaws, along with and a hip & joint supplement, both are available at www.drcarol.com.
Should you need further clarification, I am glad to talk with you.
Thank you
Dr Carol
This sounds like a stifle injury. The stifle joint in dogs, anatomically matches the human knee joint. It is made of ligaments and tendons that are easily stretched and occasionally torn. This injury is the number 1, most common musculoskeletal injury in all dogs! When stifle ligaments/tendons are stretched, the injury presents with classic signs: at 1st dogs hold up the hind leg and do not use it at all, then they begin to toe touch, then gradually they use it again. This is not painful, heals very slowly and tends to recur. Rest is quite helpful. I do not recommend surgical correction in most cases as in many cases, aside from cost, results are often far less than optimal.
We have had success in many dogs, with stifle ligament injuries similar to yours, using a combination of 2 natural products that seem to promote healing naturally and also help to prevent re-occurrences. The two pet products we have used for these stifle injuries are Paaws, along with and a hip & joint supplement, both are available at www.drcarol.com.
Should you need further clarification, I am glad to talk with you.
Thank you
Dr Carol
Boxers and Aging Reply
Posted Wednesday, 09 December 2009 By Dena
Dr Carol,
You have no idea how much I appreciate your response. Do you know that 2 different vets told me that Emma needed surgery and it could be up to $2000 for the surgery. In addition, neither vet did not know if it was her knee or her hip! I am SO grateful because I definitely do not want to put Emma through surgery and of course pay $2000 for it. What you described in your reply, describes exactly what Emma has been doing with her leg. :)
I will make sure Emma gets plenty of rest! I am also going to look on your website and purchase Paaws and the hip and joint supplement that you sell. I will do anything so that Emma can hopefully gain a lot more years on to her precious life.
Again, thank you so much! I really appreciate you and am thrilled that you are on Pettalez!
Xo
Emmasmom :)
You have no idea how much I appreciate your response. Do you know that 2 different vets told me that Emma needed surgery and it could be up to $2000 for the surgery. In addition, neither vet did not know if it was her knee or her hip! I am SO grateful because I definitely do not want to put Emma through surgery and of course pay $2000 for it. What you described in your reply, describes exactly what Emma has been doing with her leg. :)
I will make sure Emma gets plenty of rest! I am also going to look on your website and purchase Paaws and the hip and joint supplement that you sell. I will do anything so that Emma can hopefully gain a lot more years on to her precious life.
Again, thank you so much! I really appreciate you and am thrilled that you are on Pettalez!
Xo
Emmasmom :)