possible RA in young dog....
Submitted by karenlovesbullies on July 25, 2011 - 12:38pmHas anyone had expereience with RA ( Rheumatoid Arthritis) in bulldogs.....after a long diagnostic work up my vet believes that my young bulldog more than likely has RA in just one front leg....any advice welcome.....thanks
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Hi...My bulldog has a joint infection, left front leg. She had some swelling above the joint...I thought it was stress related...maybe even an old fracture from jumping off beds....but she is positive for sepsis in the joint. She is on antibiotics, being rs at a vet who specializes in bulldogs and I am just prayiing for the best. Thanks
Has your dog been tested for Lyme Disease?
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Lynn King CPDT-KA
Good point Lynn.
I would make certain they had tested for Lyme Disease.
Amy and Sophia
Yes, she was negative for
Yes, she was negative for Lyme Disease. Her blood work today was ok??? but her Doctor seemed confident that she has RA ...he is a bulldog vet....very knowledgeable...told me he has seen other cases of RAis just one extremity....I'm wondering about need for lyme test to be done again??thanks for input
Hi...My bulldog has a joint infection, left front leg. She had some swelling above the joint...I thought it was stress related...maybe even an old fracture from jumping off beds....but she is positive for sepsis in the joint. She is on antibiotics, being rs at a vet who specializes in bulldogs and I am just prayiing for the best. Thanks
RA is not common in dogs
Which isn't to say the dog can't have RA but it is rare. How old is the dog?
RA in bulldogs
According to my Vet who is listed on bulldog vet list; he has seen bulldogs with RA in just extremity. She is only one years old....and I am just devastated with this possible RA diagnosis....any help appreciated...she was on two antibiotics....continues with metacam 2x daily, and was perscribed tramadol for pain.....what was diagnosed by an orthopedic dr as a bad sprain has now been diagnosed as RA.....and it has been seen before in bulldogs....not good....
Hi...My bulldog has a joint infection, left front leg. She had some swelling above the joint...I thought it was stress related...maybe even an old fracture from jumping off beds....but she is positive for sepsis in the joint. She is on antibiotics, being rs at a vet who specializes in bulldogs and I am just prayiing for the best. Thanks
It's not unheard of in dogs but it is rare
I'm curious as to why you believe the Vet's diagnosis over that of the orthopedic specialist. I'm not saying it isn't possible for the dog to have RA, but since it is rare in dogs I would probably take the word of the specialist. If it were my dog, I would immediately start them on Adequan. Adequan is excellent for arthritis and it also helps them recover from an injury. So, it would help your dog no matter which Vet you believe.
diet and accupuncture will help
look over your diet it may need to be changed if possible go raw...accupuncture is very good for pain....sorry for your babys pain
accupuncture
Thank you for your advice...I will research accupuncture in my area...I love my Vet but question putting such a young dog on pain meds...edema is down, but she still has this big nodule at joint of front leg...on mentamax 2x daily.... and diet changed to royal canine for bulldogs...3 cups daily.....to maintain weight of 36 lbs....she's petite....any rec. welcome...my Vet has lots of bulldog experience and was on rec list.....thank you..
Hi...My bulldog has a joint infection, left front leg. She had some swelling above the joint...I thought it was stress related...maybe even an old fracture from jumping off beds....but she is positive for sepsis in the joint. She is on antibiotics, being rs at a vet who specializes in bulldogs and I am just prayiing for the best. Thanks
is their a place
to go to swim.....non stress exercise is the best,,,, buy a life vest and ask a friend to use their pool....i really think a raw diet is the best...its very simple to do...their are many people here who do it.....and i would also look for a holistic vet...their going to be more helpful going a more natural route....