Buggy
13-year old mixed breed
55 lbs
Veterinarian: Ann Sherwood, DVM
HISTORY –
Buggy is a 13-year-old mixed breed who has led a very active lifestyle. For the last 6 years she has experienced painful mobility, but over the last 2 years her mobility issues have worsened. She commonly trembles with movement.
She has been maintained on a combination of medications and supplements as well as a mobility food. She has been on gabapentin, Dasuquin® and an Omega 3 fatty acid supplement with little improvement. She has not been able to run and play outside with the other dogs as she loves to do.
EXAM –
On orthopedic exam, Buggy was found to have decreased ROM of both hips but especially her right side.
TREATMENT -
Buggy was placed under heavy sedation.
Both hips were clipped and surgically prepared in turn.
Each hip was injected with 1.0 ml of Spryng® with OsteoCushion™ Technology using a 20 g 1 ½” needle.
After the injection, each hip was moved through a range of motion to help disperse the particles.
OUTCOME -
Buggy responded very well to the bilateral Spryng® with OsteoCushion™ Technology hip injections.
She started improving within a short period of time.
She is now able to run and play with the other dogs and can even trot up the stairs.
Her owner remarked that Buggy is “now running, jumping and playing which is amazing!”
Buggy is no longer on any oral therapy or supplements and her owner also noted “her stomach is a lot better too”.