Bone Spurs - Question

[walk213]

Hello all,

Echo (7) was just diagnosed with bone spurs in her right front paw. She has and continues to walk with an occasional, but noticable limp. We have her on a low dose, anti-inflammatory. The vet said that there is nothing more we can do. I say BS to that.

Has anyone else experienced this diagnosis? What can be done to relieve a dog of this discomfort?

Any guidance is appreciated.

 

[captainshotgun]

Kind of a shot in the dark but if you cant do anything else, I would try a chiropractor or acupuncturist.

 

[Plannerman]

I've had bone spurs removed from my shoulder and neck in separate surgeries. Depending upon location you'd think some could be removed but I'm sure extremely spendy. Too bad at a relatively young age.

 

[BritChaser]

No idea whether surgery is a remedy. Wondering if a roomy Lewis boot with a foam pad would ease the pain.

 

[walk213]

I've had bone spurs removed from my shoulder and neck in separate surgeries. Depending upon location you'd think some could be removed but I'm sure extremely spendy. Too bad at a relatively young age.

I was surprised with the lack of options. I would think that they could clean the paw with surgery.

 

[walk213]

No idea whether surgery is a remedy. Wondering if a roomy Lewis boot with a foam pad would ease the pain.

Will give that a shot on walks. Thank you.

 

[walk213]

Kind of a shot in the dark but if you cant do anything else, I would try a chiropractor or acupuncturist.

I am a fan of holistic medicine. Might try the acupuncture treatment. Thank you.

 

[BritChaser]

Will give that a shot on walks. Thank you.

think you'd want to pad and boot both fronts

 

[BrownDogsCan2]

I think you’d want to ice it and wrap it?

 

[gimruis]

The vet said that there is nothing more we can do. I say BS to that.

If you don't believe the vet, take the dog to another for a second opinion. If the second vet says the same thing, then you will know its definitely not BS.

 

[walk213]

I think you’d want to ice it and wrap it?

Don't know, but I will try it. I will also try laser.

 

[Uplandhunter67]

I agree with Gimruis. A second opinion would definitely be an option for me. Some vets out there are quick to dismiss alternatives. Plus most vets I’ve dealt with lately tend to be a little more doom and gloom.
I personally would opt for the most non surgical method available.
Regards,
Matt

 

[walk213]

I agree and thank you.

 

[Wind River]

Curious which joint affected?

 

[walk213]

Curious which joint affected?

I am not sure? My wife took Echo to the vet. I will read the diagnosis and get back to you.