Poor little guys :-( And they just keep on moving, never feeling bad or sorry for themselves. They can really teach us a thing or two!! - em :-)
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of marsha Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 9:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Hip Problems Seems like her prob is similar to Peppers. He has 5 bad disk...two ruptured and three slipped.....It is starting to cause nerve problems. Marsha Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. ----- Original Message ----- From: e Bloise <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[email protected]> ups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:52 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Hip Problems My chi, Lupita, also walks that way. However, the problem is with her back not the hips. If there is compression of the disc material between the vertebrae, it interferes with the nerve messaging system that controls their movement. Steroids such as prednisone and strict crate rest may help the problem. Do not allow him to jump up on furniture or go up and down steps. Good luck with your little guy :-) -- em _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sheila Sent: Monday, July 30, 2007 8:21 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chihuahuas] Hip Problems My oldest male chihuahua is 12 years old,his hip and back legs have started to waddle when he walks,some days he can hardly get around,I give him a joint supplement once a day and 1/2 baby aspirin also.He is still eating and drinking good,has anyone experience this problem and is there anything else I can do beside surgery which my husband would never agree to.I will not think about putting him down unless it is the only thing I can do and when he gets to where he can't walk.I do not believe he is in pain.I would appreciate any and all advice.
