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02-02-2012, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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| Special Diet for Luxating Patella? I posted in the general discussion forum about my baby girl's severe Grade 4 LP. The ortho vet recommended a high protein diet for her, I guess good for strong bones, and also that low carbs will reduce inflammation as well. He is not a big fan of supplements like Chondroitin, Glucosamine, etc, and hasnt seen evidence of their effectiveness. Does anyone feel that a special diet has helped LP or at least contributed to better bone health, nutrition, and reduced inflammation that can come from high carbs? What would be a good choice? She is 12 weeks, weighs 1lb 14oz today (tiny genes), and is currently on TOTW. I see where Orijen has a really high protein content so maybe should try that? Thanks. |
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02-02-2012, 01:07 PM | #2 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I'm not sure there's any proof that Glucosamine helps, but Joey had grade 1 when he was a puppy and now at 5, it's still a grade one, so maybe it helped him from getting any worse? My breeder suggested I put him on it, and I take it and KNOW it helps with joint pain, but as far as correcting a grade 4, I don't think that's possible without surgery. I would choose a good puppy food, one that's balanced for all his needs. Did your vet say that high protein would help? I've never heard of that, calcium is usually what is recommended for strong bones, and protein makes strong muscles, but good muscle development is necessary to hold our bones in place, and exercise is important for this, as long as they are getting enough protein. In other words, more protein does not mean more muscles.
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02-02-2012, 01:18 PM | #3 |
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| I agree with Nancy. I read your other post as well and I would be going for a second surgical opinion.
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02-02-2012, 01:21 PM | #4 |
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| yes Nancy maybe that's what he meant--the high protein plus gentle exercise would insure strong muscle development and contribute to better function with less stress on that leg. I know that there was concern over carbohydrates causing inflammation so the higher protein diets are usuallly also low carb, so maybe less bone or joint inflammation. And I agree it always makes sense to get at least one more opinion. Thanks. |
02-02-2012, 01:30 PM | #5 | |
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02-02-2012, 01:39 PM | #6 |
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| I actually own both parents of this puppy and we bred them for the first time. I have not yet told the breeder of her mom and dad about this but am planning to call her soon now that I know more. Wanted to hear what the ortho vet said first. |
02-02-2012, 02:33 PM | #7 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | Have the parents been tested for LP?
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02-02-2012, 03:37 PM | #8 |
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| Yes, and they are fine. And so is Nellie's other leg so there were several reasons why ortho vet felt it was not hereditary but rather from position in the uterus that this all formed so badly this way. |
02-02-2012, 03:49 PM | #9 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I thought maybe this could mean that it's a recessive gene. I'm glad it's only one leg, and I wish her well.
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