Ref:http://myanimalcare.org/2012/10/15/max-puppy-with-inverted-rear-paws-comes-to-subang-today/
Below are some happy and hopeful updates from Lydia about Max, the puppy with the hip dysplasia (previously, inverted rear paws). We found a fosterer who agreed to take in Max for 2 weeks while Lydia works with Max daily on his physiotherapy, nutritional and other needs.
Hi Kah Yein,
Yesterday must have been quite a day for Max, coming all the way from Ipoh with his caring caregivers and taking quite a tour of KL’s suburbs.
After I left with Max, I managed to get an urgent appointment with Dr Susanna who was so kind to see us at the last minute so we rushed over for his first acupuncture session.
Dr Susanna did the acupuncture points for bone, tendon and ligaments. There was some stagnation in these points. Max was really such a good boy and even fell asleep across my knees with the needles in.
Dr Susanna also did the general check for heart and lungs. Shefound that Max had a really faint pulse that was a bit too weak for a puppy. His paw pads were also tinted yellow which indicates a lack of nutrition.
We agreed that his nutrition would have to be more appropriate for a growing puppy and to help in his healing. This will all be undertaken by his fosterer.
Dr Susanna and I also discussed homeopathic remedies and we have decided to go ahead with this for Max to address his limb stiffness, deep tendons affected, contracture and joint deformities.
After settling Max in his new space, Istartedmy first rehabsession with Max in his foster home. We are working on his unstable hock joints and the quadriceps which are contracted, causingthe legs tostraighten and does not allow for normal bending at the leg joints.
Unstable ligaments of the kneeare also causingthe stifleto hyperextend which alter his weight bearing stance.
Another interesting observation- we initially thought that Max puppy was slightly on the overweight side and as mentioned by the vet who saw him, it is best for dog’s with disabilities to be on the leaner side rather than the heavier side.
However after observing him empty his bowels and bladder, and all that which was inside that could be emptied out was done, he looked thinner. My conclusion was that his abdominal muscles have hardly any tone and so his abdomen, when not filled with pee and poo is flabby as he does not have the ability to use these muscles due to the disability of his hind end.
His meal portion will still be tailored to give himappropriate nutritionfor a growing pup and also keep in mind his current disability.
Max’spen is set up indoors where he can be connected to the family and the other pets at home as he is still a puppy and needs to be witha pack.A non-slip surface has also been provided in his pen to encourage more correct usage of his leg. He is taken out several time a days to the garden for running around, playing and toilet. I got him some toys which will be rotated for stimulation which is extremely importantwhile he is in his playpen as he is still developing.
Max has been eating well, pooing and peeing well! Thing are going smoothly He’s also sleeping well as he gets to chew on bones and run in the garden.
I hope Kelly will not worry too much even though I know she misses Max.
Regards, L
Falling asleep during acupuncture.
Acupuncture in session.
Checking on the heart and lungs.
A needle into a stagnated point.
Calm in the car.
Melting moments.
Play stimulation.
More play stimulation.
Me and my toy!
Going to sleep after physio.
My nice little bed.
My breakfast of eggs and oats.
We would like to thank the following donors for having initiated a Max Fund (we weren’t planning on starting one, but the funds came in!):
Panda N Gang, Martin Lui Seong Yan, Faizati Md Ali, Loh Yoke Khoon, Jeannie Teo Chiang Wei.
These funds will be used for all of Max’s expenses while he is here for the 2 weeks. The excess, if any, will be channeled to Max’s needs when he returns to Ipoh.
Max’s first acupuncture session was complementary. Thank you, Dr Susanna.
Thank you, everyone.
Get well soon, Max!
Source: http://myanimalcare.org/2012/10/16/max-day-1-2/
AnimalCare is a registered society that promotes caregiving to street animals and helps in their neutering and medical needs. AnimalCare has a Medical Fund, Food Fund and Education Fund.
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