Comments on: Holistic Alternatives to Pain Management in Dogs http://dogkneeinjury.com/holistic-alternatives-to-pain-management-in-dogs/ A Help Resource and Support Guide for Dog Owners Fri, 18 May 2012 18:09:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Orem Chiropractic http://dogkneeinjury.com/holistic-alternatives-to-pain-management-in-dogs/#comment-4353 Orem Chiropractic Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:09:12 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/holistic-alternatives-to-pain-management-in-dogs/#comment-4353 Even dogs and other pets can try cupuncture, this sounds good.With this I say that dogs are closest to man's heart, they sure have adapted some of man's traits and needs perhaps. Even dogs and other pets can try cupuncture, this sounds good.With this I say that dogs are closest to man’s heart, they sure have adapted some of man’s traits and needs perhaps.

]]> By: ecl http://dogkneeinjury.com/holistic-alternatives-to-pain-management-in-dogs/#comment-4301 ecl Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:55:00 +0000 http://dogkneeinjury.com/2008/holistic-alternatives-to-pain-management-in-dogs/#comment-4301 My 14 month old, 55 pound boxer/american bulldog has torn his cruciate ligament. He started limping a few weeks ago and I took him to the vet -they immediately prescribed surgery. He has long legs - bad confirmation making him prone to this type of injury. He is also very funny with his hips and always lies with his legs splayed out like a frog or pointing straight back. We're going to get x-rays. I really want to avoid surgery. I have him on bed rest, only going out on a leash for bathroom breaks. It seems to be working. he's a very lazy mellow dog and has not responded badly to no more walks or play. I've read a lot of horror stories and have seen bad results with surgery. I was thinking along with sever restriction of activity - acupuncture and swimming/water therapy. I've read about prolotheraphy and regenerative medicine. I've been looking into Sasha's joint heath supplements or other supplements. I feed Greatlife kibble which is freeze dried raw food and I think really good for him. I am looking for any input to help save my pup from surgery. He's just the sweetest guy in the world and the thought of putting him through surgery is very upsetting. I'm a big believer in holistic medicine and I think knee surgery might be over prescribed. What are my options for conservative treatment - by that I mean, I am willing to spend a lot of time, money and effort to avoid surgery. My 14 month old, 55 pound boxer/american bulldog has torn his cruciate ligament. He started limping a few weeks ago and I took him to the vet -they immediately prescribed surgery. He has long legs – bad confirmation making him prone to this type of injury. He is also very funny with his hips and always lies with his legs splayed out like a frog or pointing straight back. We’re going to get x-rays.

I really want to avoid surgery. I have him on bed rest, only going out on a leash for bathroom breaks. It seems to be working. he’s a very lazy mellow dog and has not responded badly to no more walks or play. I’ve read a lot of horror stories and have seen bad results with surgery.

I was thinking along with sever restriction of activity – acupuncture and swimming/water therapy. I’ve read about prolotheraphy and regenerative medicine. I’ve been looking into Sasha’s joint heath supplements or other supplements. I feed Greatlife kibble which is freeze dried raw food and I think really good for him.

I am looking for any input to help save my pup from surgery. He’s just the sweetest guy in the world and the thought of putting him through surgery is very upsetting. I’m a big believer in holistic medicine and I think knee surgery might be over prescribed. What are my options for conservative treatment – by that I mean, I am willing to spend a lot of time, money and effort to avoid surgery.

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