Karen Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 We thought Max had luxating patellas and he went through oodles of x-rays and tests to try and find out why he was hopping on his back legs and ended up having to have a referral to a specialist vet, then another referral for an MRI scan (thank doG for insurance!). Half the trouble with diagnosing Max is that he doesn't let you know when he's in pain, doesn't yelp or anything. Eventually the MRI scan showed that he had Lumbar Sacral Disease (also known as Lumbo Sacral Disease). It might also explain why she is in pain. I took this extract from this site : It may be something else entirely of course but worth ruling out if not That's really interesting, thank you . Although we've managed to identify the leaping up as a separate problem, the other little niggles are still there. I was watching Rosie run this morning (she is so much happier and obviously not in as much pain as she was) and although she is mostly putting her foot to the ground, she is still not doing it "right". She's still twitching her leg like it's uncomfortable when she lays down too. I know when the vet first examined her that her lower back was sore, so they xrayed that as well as her hips, but it didn't show anything. Rosie is due back at the vet in a couple of weeks time, so I'll see what the vet says. Probiotics on order this morning and I'll pick up some charcoal biscuits at the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merledogs Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) I know when the vet first examined her that her lower back was sore, so they xrayed that as well as her hips, but it didn't show anything. It wouldn't show up on an xray, but the MRI scan is much more detailed - hope you get to the bottom of whatever it is Is she insured (cos the MRI scan was almost a grand )? Edited July 17, 2007 by madmerle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Yes, she's insured thank goodness! After our experience of Lily's ongoing vet costs I know how important insurance is. My friends with the little JRT who had an MRI scan on Friday was charged £1200 (plus £2000-3000 for the following op ) so I know it won't be cheap. At the moment I'm happy that Rosie's happy again, but I'll see if the vet can refer us onwards anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I give mine yoghurt to help settle stomaches and it works very well, also very good for windyness, they do have goats yoghurt though as this has smalle fat molecules whic make sit easier to digest. Thomas is also afraid of his own farts and leapt out of bed and ran away and hid the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Canis-Equus~ Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I always use natural yoghurt as a probiotic, and cheese for treats, and i have some very allergic dogs... Not all can eat it granted, but although dogs are lactose intolerant, cheese and yoghurt contain much less lactose than milk, so it *shouldnt?* cause any problems. And yoghurt is a cheaper probiotic than others ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel n Hardy Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 great, I always seem to read these threads at lunchtimes good luck though, I may try Archie on charcoal biscuits as he parps loudly and regularly (much to Cliffys digust as he is a scent hound hahahaha)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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