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Question
We have a mini chihua, this is the second time he seems to have dislocated his back legs. Our vet seemed to say this happens in smaller dogs (he is about 6 lbs). They seemed to have gone back the last time, happened last winter as well....can I give him anything for pain....is this dumb, but advil, tylenol, aspirin?
OH NO!!!! Do not ever give Advil, Tylenol or even aspirin without talking to your veterinarian first. Tylenol is toxic to dogs and cats and not all dogs should have aspirin. You need to have a blood test done on your dog to see if aspirin is a good choice before ever giving it. You also need to avoid NSAIDS like Rimadyl. You can google "Rimadyl and dogs" and read about the many deaths due to that product and the class action lawsuit that was filed and won on behalf of dogs that died or became very sick due to Rimadyl. There are other NSAIDS (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) out there that are just as bad as Rimadyl.
I'm assuming that what you're talking about is luxating patellas. Is this so? Is this what the vet discussed with you? I want you to tell me more about the pain and what the vet told you so as to be able to help you more.
I have a Chihuahua with luxating patellas in both back legs and am very informed regarding this condition. If you would answer the questions that I've asked (above) and get back to me, I would be more than glad to share what information I have with you. I need to make sure that we're talking about luxating patellas first. When you say that your vet says that it happens in smaller dogs and that it happened last winter and that "they seemed to have gone back the last time", that leads me to believe that we're talking about luxating patellas here.
Jo Ann
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Jo Ann
Expertise
I can answer most questions as they relate to health, behavior, new home adjustment, litter box training, new puppy care, fear aggression, separation anxiety, new vaccination protocols, medications to avoid, the latest developments in veterinary medicine, the most common medical problems seen in this breed and the effects of bad and irresponsible breeding. I can also speak to common personality traits of this breed due to vast experience with a great number of Chihuahuas and Chihuahua owners. I am not, however, a breeder of Chihuahuas and claim no experience in that area and DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH BREEDING -you need to check with a qualified veterinarian if you plan to breed your Chihuahua or if your Chihuahua is having problems with a pregnancy or you're having problems with pups that you bred - this is not the proper forum to address those issues and a delay in seeking proper medical treatment can have grave consequences for your dog.
Experience
Owner/Moderator for Chihuahua_Health_Behavior (since 8/04), Owner/Moderator for Chihuahualovers (since 4/04), Owner/Moderator for Chis-and-ToyDogs (since 2/07), Chihuahua owner for 10 years, current owner of three Chihuahuas, have done Chihuahua rescue and transport and have a deep love & respect for the breed. I also have dealt with allergies, broken legs, liver problems and other medical problems with this breed and have researched and consulted with some of the top experts in these areas. Additionally, I have done dog and cat rescue for 20 years which has exposed me to a variety of health and behavioral conditions which have become a part of my extensive knowledge.
Organizations
I ran the local Chihuahua Meetup group locally for a number of years.
I run Chihuahua_Health_Behavior@yahoogroups.com
Education/Credentials
Just my combined experience and research. I don't pretend to be something I'm not and will be honest and recommend veterinary care and proper diagnosis for medical conditions as needed and aid in the research for good, qualified veterinarians or holistic practioners who are familiar with this breed and the medical problems that are common to Chihuahuas.
Past/Present Clients
Too numerous to mention - all members of my Yahoo groups over the past five years
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