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Today Chiqui woke up with pain, he could not walk (did not even pee and it is 3:30 pm here) and he vomited twice. We went to the vet, did some blood tests and radiographies and saw how bad his arthritis is...
The vet thinks that he has immune mediated polyarthritis and he gave us Prednicortone...
Hi Dr Jeff,
I was not really clear. I am almost 100% sure that Chiqui's problem started (hip dysplasia) because of the dog attack and it advanced to arthritis because of the attacks of Morel, his brother.
It can be that his other issues are appetite and low level of environmental engagement...
Hi Dr Jeff,
Thank you for the reply and the remarks!
I realise that I forgot to mention another important matter: Chiqui licks himself a LOT around his genitals and bum.
BEAM:
- his behaviour did not change much, he is still pretty calm or pretty barky and anxious when he hears noises...
Hi everyone,
I have 2 dogs, brothers, since they were born (on the property we purchased) and one of them is suffering of hip dysplasia and arthritis.
Your pet's name - Chiqui
Approximate age - 4 and a half
Sex - male
Neutering status - not neutered
Breed - mix of American staffordshire we...