1.名字: Alpha
2.年齡: 1 year and 1 month
3.犬種: Golden Retriever
4.性別: Male
5.體重: 88 lbs
6.病史: Elbow Dysplasia & Hip Dysplasia
7.發病經過、症狀: When Alpha was about 7 months old, he started to show sign of limping. He was walking slowly, sometime even stopped and refused to walk anymore, when we took him out for walk. We took him to the vet and took some x-ray, soon we discovered that he has hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia. We were referred to several specialists for opinions, and all of them suggested the bilateral elbow arthroscopy as soon as possible.
8.醫師的診斷: Arthoscopy procedure on elbows should to be performed as soon as possible. Hip dysplasia was in mild condition, no medication or procedure necessary for now.
9.醫師的治療方式: Bilateral elbow arthroscopy with medial coronoidectomy took place on 1/3/2011. This is what is stated on the specialist's report: Severe generative joint desease was found with cartilage erosion on the medical humeral condyles ("kissing lesions"). osteopthytosis and an approximately 7x5mm fragment at the lateral side of the left medial coronoid process. The fragment was removed and subtotal coronoidectomy was performed bilaterally using arthroscopic osteotome.
We've been given one 50mg of Tramadol per day to Alpha for a little less than 3 months after the procedure as instructed.
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11.欲詢問醫生之問題:Specialist suggested to give omega 3 fatty acid daily supplement and prescribed a supplement called "Dasuguiu". Are these supplements really helpful for Alpha's condition? Would there be any side effects? We heard that tramadol can cause kidney problem, is that true? If so, was the amount that we've been to Alpha considered as "a lot" already? Also for his hip, would it be worsen as he grow, which would require Triple Pelvic Osteotomy or Total Hip Replacement? How often we should take Alpha to the vet for check up on his hip?
Thank you in advance for your time and advice!