Got a question for some of the more experienced dog owners in this forum. My pup (11 month female GSD) might have to be sedated for an abdominal xray. I'm wondering to limit the possible complications should i ask if they could do a prelim hip xray. I am starting serious training with this prospect(formal obedience and attending Bernhard Flinks seminar in March) and I don't want to risk injury to the animal or additional training costs. Do you think it would be a good idea to get all the xrays done at once?
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David,
It would be fine to have the x-rays for hips done at the same time.
Though, I am wondering, is your dog really that rambunctious that she needs to be sedated for x-rays?
I try not to have mine sedated for x-rays and my vet is really good about it. My older Mal IS one that gets an ULTRA-light sedative for x-rays as keeping her down is a challenge. They only give her enough to take the edge off but not enough to make her appear "drunk" or go totally out.
If your vet would be open to that, that is what I would have them do.
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thanks for your input.... I will try to get them done at the same time. Mierrra is very rambunctious. I'm not sure if she would just sit there for that long. I could probably imobilize her but that might turn into a confrontation or a negative association with going to the vet. As of now she is really good about going to the vet and I dont want to mess that up.I will ask about light sedation for the xrays.. I'll let everyone know how it goes.
I work with a vet in Grand Rapids, MI that specializes in hip and elbow xrays for OFA and she does not sedate. Dr. Schmitt and her staff are so experienced and quick that it happens before the dog stresses. The client is also present.
If the vet is able, I sure would advocate not sedating , and trying to obtain both views.
A vet and staff that knows how to properly restrain a dog for xrays is not going to cause any type of additional stress to the dog or aversion to the vet.
our repro vet in Stillwater MN also does OFA hips and elbow films with no sedation and with the owner present. It takes a few minutes and is much safer for the dog. Why give a dog drugs if they aren't necessary.
the vet needs to be experienced with OFA xrays though, and experienced with taking the films with no sedation. I don't know that I would let a vet new to this practice on my dog.
Thanks for the info guys.. I took Mierra to the vet yesterday for her diarrhea problems.. Everything is going well in that area but unfortunately they could not do the prelim hips at the same time due to a "emergency operation" they had to perform and they had no more available techs.. So I scheduled it for Next Tuesday!!!!!! Ahh Im so nervous. I am going to take her to Animal Clinic Northview with Dr. Hutchison in North Ridgeville Ohio. I actually learned about this place on this board.. He is suppose to be a really good reproductive Dr. This should work out pretty well because I plan on attending Bernhard Flinks seminar in March. I dont want to risk injury to my pup or waste more time and training into a dog that will not be able to do the work. So thats where I'm at.. I'll let everyone know how it goes....
Okay guys this is the day... Mierra gets her prelim hips and elbows done... The xrays are going to be taken at Animal Clinic Northview with Dr. Hutchison in North Ridgeville Ohio. I wonder if anyone else has worked with this office. I wonder if they will let me be present during it and I am going to ask for the films. that is my right? correct? I paid for them i should get em. I'll try and post them up here for others to see.. Please lift myself and Mierra up in prayers that her hips and general health be okay...
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Hi David,
To give you a head's up: You may not be able to keep the x-rays. Even though you paid for them, they are part of the medical file and "belong" to the vet that took them...at least that's how it works in my neck of the woods. May be different in other parts of the country and, of course, it all depends on the individual vet.
If he keeps them he must release them for any consultations or 2nd opinions, if needed.
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