Comments on: my old dog and his elbow sores? http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/ Effective Tennis Elbow Treatment Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:36:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Herma http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/comment-page-1/#comment-29565 Herma Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:30:12 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/#comment-29565 One thing I'd prefer to touch upon is that fat reduction plan fast can be achieved by the proper diet and exercise. An individual's size not simply affects appearance, but also the general quality of life. Self-esteem, major depression, health risks, and physical capabilities are disturbed in excess weight. It is possible to do everything right but still gain. In such a circumstance, a condition may be the root cause. While a lot food and never enough work out are usually the culprit, common health concerns and widely used prescriptions could greatly add to size. Kudos for your post right here. One thing I’d prefer to touch upon is that fat reduction plan fast can be achieved by the proper diet and exercise. An individual’s size not simply affects appearance, but also the general quality of life. Self-esteem, major depression, health risks, and physical capabilities are disturbed in excess weight. It is possible to do everything right but still gain. In such a circumstance, a condition may be the root cause. While a lot food and never enough work out are usually the culprit, common health concerns and widely used prescriptions could greatly add to size. Kudos for your post right here.

]]> By: Purebreds Rock! http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/comment-page-1/#comment-6754 Purebreds Rock! Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:24:13 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/#comment-6754 Wow, I read through your answers and found nothing for you to be defensive about! I saw nobody attacking how good of a pet owner you are. These people are just trying to help you out! What kind of answers to you want? If you don't want real people with real life experience helping you, then just Google it. As for numbing ointment, I wouldn't suggest it. Your doggy probably licks his elbows (dogs normally lick sore areas) and that would numb his tongue and throat. He might freak out thinking that he can't breath. (I had that experience when I had my tonsils out. My numb throat couldn't tell I was breathing. Scary.) Wrap a bandage around his elbows until they callous over. Once they are calloused, they won't be raw anymore. Thus, no pain. Wow, I read through your answers and found nothing for you to be defensive about! I saw nobody attacking how good of a pet owner you are. These people are just trying to help you out! What kind of answers to you want? If you don’t want real people with real life experience helping you, then just Google it.

As for numbing ointment, I wouldn’t suggest it. Your doggy probably licks his elbows (dogs normally lick sore areas) and that would numb his tongue and throat. He might freak out thinking that he can’t breath. (I had that experience when I had my tonsils out. My numb throat couldn’t tell I was breathing. Scary.)

Wrap a bandage around his elbows until they callous over. Once they are calloused, they won’t be raw anymore. Thus, no pain.

]]> By: Becca J http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/comment-page-1/#comment-6755 Becca J Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:24:13 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/#comment-6755 Is it like bed sores? if it is you can get some doggie lotion from a vet to put on it. Is it like bed sores? if it is you can get some doggie lotion from a vet to put on it.

]]> By: irishvet http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/comment-page-1/#comment-6756 irishvet Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:24:13 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/#comment-6756 This is a handout I give to clients about arthritis, and this is how to manage it. MANAGEMENT OF YOUR DOG WITH ARTHRITIS (DJD). W.E.T. THERAPY W- Weight control. Diet and Weight control Older large-breed dogs tend to be overweight. The more weight on joints, the harder it is to move around. This discourages them from getting the exercise they need and aggravates their arthritis. You should be able to easily locate each of your dog's ribs when you feel for them. E- Exercise. Walking- Walking your dog for 10 minutes a few times EVERY day is recommended. Long walks at the weekend and no walks during the week are very detrimental to the joints and results in pain. Physiotherapy- Physiotherapy and massage really helps. This therapy improves muscle and joint flexibility, increases blood supply (improving nutrient delivery and waste removal), and help prevent or breakdown scar tissue formation. It also helps relax muscle spasms and aids in patient comfort levels. Spend a few minutes every day bending and flexing each joint along their normal axis. Then rub up and down your dog’s legs, especially the hips, in firm, circular motions to warm them up and ease them. Give your dog a rub down before and after walks as well. HYDROTHERAPY Using warm water, hydrotherapy and swimming helps loosen muscles and increase circulation T- Drug therapy. NEUTRACEUTICALS Glucosamine and chondroitin is recommended (for 20kg dog- around 1200 mg of glucosamine and 570mg of chondroitin sulfate daily for 6 weeks and half that doseage daily thereafter). A daily Fish Oil supplement is also advised. The marine bivalve mussel, Perna canaliculus, has been used to treat DJD for many years. Chondroprotective agents: Injections given at 1 week intervals for a course of four doses. They may be followed by tablets. NSAIDS- NSAIDs are a type of medication that helps reduce pain and swelling of the joints and decreases stiffness. When taken at a low dose, NSAIDs reduce pain; when taken at a higher dose, NSAIDs can also reduce inflammation. ALSO TRY Acupuncture- Acupuncture can be very effective in relieving pain and muscle tension. Acupuncture is widely accepted as a method to provide analgesia without the side-effects of drugs. Acupuncture should be performed only by a veterinarian who is trained and certified in its use. Hot and Cold therapy- One way to apply cold is to use bags of frozen peas which can be held in place with a loose bandage. This should be applied for 15 minutes 2-3 times a day. Sometimes, application of moist heat following the initial and subsequent "cold" treatments (5-15 minutes after each "cold" treatment) will improve circulation and help rid the area of toxic metabolites. This can be done by placing a slightly moistened towel into the microwave (or oven) for a short period. The towel should be warm, but not so hot as to burn the patient. Soft comfortable place to sleep- Your dog's bed should be as comfortable as your own. An old mattress or soft couch is excellent. Soft foam rubber at least four inches thick is good. Good Luck For the sores on his elbows- these are pressure sores and the last point about a thick matress will help. If the sores are infected, Bring to a vet but you can apply an antibiotic ointment to help. This is a handout I give to clients about arthritis, and this is how to manage it.

MANAGEMENT OF YOUR DOG WITH ARTHRITIS (DJD).

W.E.T. THERAPY

W- Weight control.
Diet and Weight control
Older large-breed dogs tend to be overweight. The more weight on joints, the harder it is to move around. This discourages them from getting the exercise they need and aggravates their arthritis. You should be able to easily locate each of your dog’s ribs when you feel for them.

E- Exercise.
Walking- Walking your dog for 10 minutes a few times EVERY day is recommended. Long walks at the weekend and no walks during the week are very detrimental to the joints and results in pain.
Physiotherapy- Physiotherapy and massage really helps. This therapy improves muscle and joint flexibility, increases blood supply (improving nutrient delivery and waste removal), and help prevent or breakdown scar tissue formation. It also helps relax muscle spasms and aids in patient comfort levels. Spend a few minutes every day bending and flexing each joint along their normal axis. Then rub up and down your dog’s legs, especially the hips, in firm, circular motions to warm them up and ease them. Give your dog a rub down before and after walks as well.
HYDROTHERAPY
Using warm water, hydrotherapy and swimming helps loosen muscles and increase circulation

T- Drug therapy.
NEUTRACEUTICALS Glucosamine and chondroitin is recommended (for 20kg dog- around 1200 mg of glucosamine and 570mg of chondroitin sulfate daily for 6 weeks and half that doseage daily thereafter). A daily Fish Oil supplement is also advised. The marine bivalve mussel, Perna canaliculus, has been used to treat DJD for many years.

Chondroprotective agents: Injections given at 1 week intervals for a course of four doses. They may be followed by tablets.

NSAIDS- NSAIDs are a type of medication that helps reduce pain and swelling of the joints and decreases stiffness. When taken at a low dose, NSAIDs reduce pain; when taken at a higher dose, NSAIDs can also reduce inflammation.

ALSO TRY

Acupuncture-
Acupuncture can be very effective in relieving pain and muscle tension. Acupuncture is widely accepted as a method to provide analgesia without the side-effects of drugs. Acupuncture should be performed only by a veterinarian who is trained and certified in its use.
Hot and Cold therapy-
One way to apply cold is to use bags of frozen peas which can be held in place with a loose bandage. This should be applied for 15 minutes 2-3 times a day. Sometimes, application of moist heat following the initial and subsequent "cold" treatments (5-15 minutes after each "cold" treatment) will improve circulation and help rid the area of toxic metabolites. This can be done by placing a slightly moistened towel into the microwave (or oven) for a short period. The towel should be warm, but not so hot as to burn the patient.
Soft comfortable place to sleep-
Your dog’s bed should be as comfortable as your own. An old mattress or soft couch is excellent. Soft foam rubber at least four inches thick is good.

Good Luck

For the sores on his elbows- these are pressure sores and the last point about a thick matress will help. If the sores are infected, Bring to a vet but you can apply an antibiotic ointment to help.

]]> By: Linda_Doxiegal http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/comment-page-1/#comment-6757 Linda_Doxiegal Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:24:13 +0000 http://curetenniselbow.org/1597/my-old-dog-and-his-elbow-sores/#comment-6757 No - you just need to give him the opportunity to sleep on something soft. At this age, he's earned a soft comfortable place to sleep. Like an old baby's mattress would be excellent. Soft foam rubber at least four inches thick is good. Whatever arrangement you use, it's much easier for large dogs to get up and down if you raise the bed about a foot off the floor. Keep his nails short - sometimes if they are too long - it causes dogs to slip even more on the hardwood floors. Grind them down! Ask your vet about a drug regimen - aspirin is OK for dogs (BUT NOT cats!) However I would NEVER dose an animal without direct instructions from my vet. Ask your vet - aspirin is cheap. Try a ortho-bed. You dog will love napping in his new, comfy nest!! No – you just need to give him the opportunity to sleep on something soft. At this age, he’s earned a soft comfortable place to sleep. Like an old baby’s mattress would be excellent. Soft foam rubber at least four inches thick is good. Whatever arrangement you use, it’s much easier for large dogs to get up and down if you raise the bed about a foot off the floor.

Keep his nails short – sometimes if they are too long – it causes dogs to slip even more on the hardwood floors. Grind them down!

Ask your vet about a drug regimen – aspirin is OK for dogs (BUT NOT cats!) However I would NEVER dose an animal without direct instructions from my vet. Ask your vet – aspirin is cheap.

Try a ortho-bed. You dog will love napping in his new, comfy nest!!

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