Kevin W. asked
Hello doc. I have a 4-year-old female Labrador who started having trouble getting up from the floor and crying in pain approximately 3 months ago. She was given ibuprofen by the vet, and while she no longer cries, the issue hasn't fully resolved. Recent tests for Lyme disease and other tick-borne viruses were negative, as were X-rays of her hips and pelvis. She has been on carprofen with little change. The vet suggested another pain medication, steroids, or a referral to a neurologist or orthopedic specialist. We've been trying to rest her, but it's challenging with our energetic 3-month-old male lab. What are your thoughts on what is going on? Do we take the next step with a specialist? MRI?
December 12th, 2023
Michael C. answered
It seems your vet has conducted a thorough initial workup, including tests for tick-borne diseases a...
December 12th, 2023
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