Dog hip fracture, please, 3Q

The dog was diagnosed as hip dysplasia without complications. The dog was over nine months old and weighed over 30 kg (about 15 kg), which met the requirements of hip replacement. Of course, a very comprehensive examination is needed before the operation to rule out the possibility of other diseases. However, if the dog has had a femoral head/neck resection before, it is not suitable for this operation.

The course of the operation

Surgery usually takes 2-4 hours and is maintained by gas anesthesia. During the operation, it is necessary to pay close attention to life phenomena such as breathing and heartbeat. This operation requires strict aseptic measures, including instruments, environment and aseptic operation skills. Give the dog painkillers before operation and add them according to its condition. Close observation is needed within 24 hours after operation, and you can leave the hospital in 2-7 days.

Recovery after operation

The dog needs to be hospitalized for 3-4 days after operation. Exercise should be restricted during hospitalization, and when walking on smooth ground, auxiliary protective belts or towels should be used to bypass the lower abdomen for support.

Exercise should be restricted within two months after discharge, but a small amount of exercise is still needed to restore all tissues. When doing outdoor activities, you should use chest straps and traction belts. It is forbidden to run, jump and play, and avoid going up and down stairs. When the dog has difficulty walking or getting up on the wet ground, the owner should give support and help.

After the operation, you can feed the joint bone-strengthening tablets to help the dog recover.

Jiangu tablet is suitable for dogs and cats with joint problems caused by injury, obesity, heavy load, excessive exercise, bone aging and other factors. Or a pet with hip dysplasia and joint problems such as cervical vertebrae and lumbar vertebrae.

When the stitches are removed about 10- 14 days after operation, the orthopedic examination should be carried out again to observe the walking situation. Then the orthopedic examination and X-ray photography were repeated after 6- 12 weeks. If everything goes well, the dog can slowly return to normal exercise in about 2-4 months.