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Jonah has torn his Right rear cruciate ligament. The vets are pushing surgery but I am not keen, has anyone had a dog recover from this without surgery?

Hi Canetoad,

I have 3 1/2 yo English Mastiff bitch. She has more health and behavioral issues than I care to mention.

Couple of years ago now she did her right cruciate. Surgery wasn't an option. We had already undergone hip surgery previously which now I think may have exacerbated the cruciate injuries. I started her with weekly acupuncture and confinement for 3 months. She improved markedly but I allowed her freedom too quickly. The right cruciate held up but then tore the left when I introduced her to our new dog. It was most likely weakened by having to bear her weight.

I still didn't want to do surgery. We undertook another period of confinement, course of acupuncture and I tried a harness contraption from the US (total waste of $800-don't go there) and physio exercises. She was bearing weight and moving well - she jumped up on our bed and to my disbelief she did the right again (not so bad as first time & left was fine). Much stricter confinement regime was then undertaken. For 12 months she was confined to her own bedroom unless I was home, was toileted on lead and assisted up and down stairs in early days which I hadn't done previously. Taken for very short walks no inclines and probably only 4 houses up and back. Gentle slopes were introduced slowly and I was able to swim her twice a week in a neighbour's pool for a few weeks which I think helped tremendously.

Happy to report now, that for last 4 months she is able to be outside in garden with our other dog and hasn't had relapse. She has developed good muscle tone in thighs which I think has helped keep her sound.

I think the important thing is not to allow them to fully extend when running and limit any jumping. I still maintain regular acupuncture and will be looking into hydrotherapy again now a service has become available. She is on pain meds on as needs basis. I can tell when she's stiff and sore. I was skeptical about acupuncture at first but a definite convert. My girl with chronic fear of people is accepting of the vet, hops up on the bed of her own accord, lays down and snoozes through her treatment.

Surgery isn't the only option available but if you choose therapeutic remedies you need to be prepared for a long slog and as another poster mentioned, it's no cheaper in long run.

I did heaps of online research and there's plenty of conflicting opinions. The course I took suited my girl and our circumstances.

Good luck!

Hi All,

Have just purchased one for my Mastiff and wondered if any Dolers have tried the system. Most online reviews were from US and positive but there were a few negatives. Fear it could be more $$$$ down the drain for my girl.

Hi all,

Just an update on Daisy-Mae & Leroy,

I commenced course of acupuncture, homeopathic and herbal remedies with pleasing results. Have had a setback with tear occuring to right leg (vet told me this was inevitable). We have another 6-12 weeks confinement & rest with ongoing acupuncture. I had thought this was the end and euthanasia only option however, the left leg has been strong and has been able to support her. Right tear appeared worse but is starting to mend and she is starting to regularly bear weight. Even her fear issues have been tempered slightly, which is encouraging. Although a little stir crazy, she really does love being inside 24/7 and the centre of attention when we're home.

Although we were sceptical going this route, so far I'm impressed and will continue this course of treatment to manage her ongoing arthritic condition. Daisy-Mae actually lays quietly for the whole treatment and has taken to the vet, Kate. I would certainly recommend to others to give it a try.

Leroy is still with us and looks like staying. He has settled down considerably and his behaviour is improving all the time. He goes to doggy day care two days a week which he loves, and comes home completely worn out. He is learning the rules but being the big boofy pup he still is - forgets occassionally. :D

We now have a regular routine that we're able to manage. Recently, being my busiest time of year workwise, I've not been able to fit in as many walks for Leroy as I'd like. That should change shortly.

Thanks again for the feedback. Wishing you all a safe & happy Christmas & New Year.

Lola

Generally the schedules for the shows will be up on the canine councils websites in the show and trial calendar.

For example DogsACT and DogsNSW

Most shows are one day shows, though there may be a group of two or three or more shows run over a weekend in the same place.

There are only a few shows that run over multiple days - e.g. the Royals and for these you need to note which day a breed will be on.

The Royals will generally have a website too as they are run by Agricultural Societies.

For example Canberra Royal and Sydney Royal

The shedule for Canberra Royal shows that Mastiffs will be judged on Sunday (i.e. 'Balance of Utility' in the Schedule)

For Sydney Royal the Mastiffs are judged on Sunday 15 April 2014.

Note that Mastiffs re not overly common at shows at the moment (a lot more Bullmastiffs) so it could be better to contact breeders to see what shows they may be going to so you can meet them.

There are a lot of shows where no Mastiffs are present (more likely to see them in Sydney).

Sydney Royal is likely your best bet to see some, but again better to check with breeders, or ask on here just before or when the show starts and before you make the trip so someone can tell you how many are entered.

Thanks for great advice Espinay. Hoping there will be a Mastiff or 2 at Canberra this year . Looks like Sydney Royal is the go. At least it's a Sunday that I'll be able to attend.

If there is a breed club in your state, call them up and see if or when they might have a breed specialty show.

Dory

Closest Mastiff club is Vic. Still may be worth contacting though. Thanks

Hi Madcat

Our Mastiff girl gets this occasionally. I found with her it usually flares up during periods of high stress.

She's had flare ups since but as soon as I notice the bumps appearing, I bathe with warm salt water and maintain a much stricter bowl cleaning regime. They haven't seemed to progress to open sores if I get onto it quickly.

I wouldn't change diet if you haven't had any problems prior to this. Listening to too much dietry advice with my lot, I chopped and changed foods trying to give them the best and did more harm than good. Stick with what works for you & your dogs within your budget.

I use stainless steel feeding dishes and buckets for water. These need cleaning thoroughly every day - amazing how much slobber they leave in the bucket

It is often posted when researching your breed/s of choice or looking for a puppy you should go to shows.

How do you find out which shows to go to or what days your breed will be exhibited? Do you need to contact breeders indiviually to see what shows they will be attending? I have been to the last 2 Royal Canberra Shows in the hope of meeting some Mastiffs and their breeders to no avail. It's impossible for me to attend all 3 days of the show. I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance within the region. I would like, though, to be sure a trip wasn't in vain.

Any advice on best approach would be appreciated.

Thanks

Lola

Hi,

When surfing for info and treatment for cruciate injuries I came across Prolotherapy on a US vet site. Has anyone had this treatment undertaken or able to provide more information?

Also been investigating leg braces. They appear to generally be used for post operative support of the leg. I wondered if it could be used as a measure to prevent full rupture with normal activity.

Thanks

LF

If I was in your position, I would be giving Dais the rest she needs and only doing stuff with the behaviourist, so it isn't so full on.

The rest of the time, I would be spending time with Leroy on training - maybe sign him up at the Queanbeyan obedience club, they can help with loads of training issues and a few of the advanced trainers will spend extra time with you, if you ask for help.

Steve Courtney has already been suggested (Zig and I are off to see him on Friday and I can't wait).

It has only been a few weeks - some 'foster dogs' take at least 3 weeks to start to get the house rules and some take longer. I would give Leroy a chance, if he is a nice dog. Give him some training, set some boundaries and give him some time (he is still really young and they do settle down in time)..

It does sound like you have your hands full and only you know what you are capable of handling under the circumstances.

I wish we had a pool here that we could let the dogs swim in..

SL

Have been a bit stressed out with the juggling of dogs etc. I haven't given any of us long enough to get into a set routine. One time saver has been Daisy starting to toilet on command. At least I'm not wasting 20 minutes or more while she tries to find just the right spot.

As I mentioned the other day, maybe need to advertise for the use of someone's pool who allow their own animals to swim in it. I'm willing to pay. With time limitations already, I can't travel far. May need to get some waders and try and find a safe spot on the river.

We started training the Sunday after I brought him home. I'm that poor shmuck that everyone feels sorry for with the worst dog on the paddock. I'll persevere - if he has to be re-homed it will be easier if a bit more under control.

Lola F, your basic problem seems to be time as you are working full time.

Putting the effort into training Leroy so his energy is constructively directed will need two good 20 minute minimum walks per day plus a couple of 10-15 minute training sessions per day and probably a group obedience lesson a week ( to socialise him and train you).

Daisy needs time as well - time to take her to hydro, ideally daily but at least twice a week. You don't need a speciality therapy place after the first time - once you see it done any large enough body of water will do. Also try to think of ingenious training which she can learn while resting - maybe food puzzles or modified scent discrimination for example to keep her brain busy while her body rests.

If you can find the time to train Leroy, keep him and he will be a great asset and a friend for Daisy, plus you won't be entirely bereft of dog love if it seems best to give Daisy her wings. If you can't find or make the time, then perhaps you can foster him until a rescue finds a forever home that does have the time, which might be the only guarantee of survival for him as there are not that many homes available for his type.

While Daisy is on enforced crate rest indoors, provided you can find the time to exercise and train Leroy, then it is no hardship for him to also be on indoor crate rest to keep Daisy company indoors. If you can manage to move the crates back and forth, then Daisy could sometimes be on crate rest outdoors while Leroy is out.

Only you can decide if you can find the time for these things. Altogether, you will probably need to find an extra hour or two each day (in bits and pieces) for probably two or three months. Once Leroy has been trained to your satisfaction he would only need the 40 minutes of exercise daily and 10 -15 minutes reinforcement training twice a week. Once Daisy's rest is over and she is clear of further problems, she could accompany Leroy on the walks and have her own 10 -15 minutes reinforcement training once a week.

If her cruciate doesn't heal completely then she will still appreciate a companion, just make sure that they do not romp outdoors together - one is always leashed or crated when they are both outdoors and actively discourage indoor romping.

It will work out if you can find the training time/commitment at the beginning. If that is not possible with your lifestyle, then seek to rehome Leroy. No one can decide what is right for your situation but you, we can only offer suggestions. Best of luck!

Some excellent suggestions RP and you've certainly help put things into perspective. I've had a horror few months with the dogs and trying to keep everything else ticking over too - gets overwhelming. It's been difficult to setup a proper routine.

Leroy wasn't entirely the wrong choice for Daisy-Mae. She just has no sense of self-preservation. Even when he'd had enough play she was still inciting more when barely able to hobble on one good leg. Things just didn't pan out as I'd hoped.

LF

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May sound a bit "out there" but she could well be grieving. We lost 2 of our old dogs in quick succession and our 2yo was lost & totally depressed. Our vet said they feel loss like us and can mourn for up to 6 weeks. We had to medicate our girl. Just give her some time to adjust.

LF

Great report. Pity it wasn't aired Australia wide.

Should the alternate therapy not help and/or the cruciate ruptures I won't hesitate in giving her her wings.

As you are based in the Canberra region and open to alternative therapies, I would suggest a consult with Capital Animal Physiotherapy. A friend of mine is having great success with them for her dog, it has made a huge difference to her mobility. They even coped easily with the dog being terrified of vets and reactive to pain after having had a lot of it to deal with in her life, and she now accepts the physio very readily. I went along to one treatment and they seemed very capable and frank. Worth a shot for the cruciate?

I agree with Diva- look into some physiotherapy that might mean that she can go back to running freely and will also keep her more comfortable with the HD, ED and eventual arthritis. I get exercises to do at home as well as during the actual session with the physio and have really seen a difference.

Thanks Diva,

I have made initial appointment with Kambah practice for this Saturday. Will be talking acupuncture, physio, homeopathy & herbal remedies (may help fear too). Will keep Capital Animal Physiotherapy in mind though. Are they in Fyshwick?

I am keen on physio. Have watched some physio exercises for cruciate post op on youtube but think I need to be shown by expert before I attempt any.

After recently adopting a young adolescent male from the pound, I would never recommend for the inexperienced or feint hearted.

I've owned several poundies & rescues that have all come with their challenges. With Leroy though, challenge is a whole new experience.

Maybe I'm just getting old with less patience & tolerance. I'd been spoiled with the precious ones we lost recently. I suppose after 6 years, probably had forgotten the worst.

Adopting from a reputable group is the best way to go. However, this has it's drawbacks and I can understand why folk look in pounds.

If I knew of anyone looking to adopt a poundie, I would be telling them to take along an experienced dog person that would be objective help choose a dog with the right energy for them and avoid sentiment.

I am going to be the hard head and say I would PTS Daisy Mae. She is going to be in pain, both mental and physical, for the rest of her life. How fair is that? Give her some peace now.

Rebanne, respect your call. At the moment she is happy in our home and not in serious discomfort. I would love a better life for her and if she could get out with Leroy, she'd be the proverbial happy pig.

Should the alternate therapy not help and/or the cruciate ruptures I won't hesitate in giving her her wings.

I don't know the answer to your question, but this rang alarm bells for me:

She was also starting to growl (a guarding instinct I think) when other family members came into rooms I was in with her. It wasn't aggression, more just her insecurity and confusion as to how to react and was always corrected.

Growling is a warning. It means "stop that or I'm going to bite". You can't say that it isn't aggression. It could be caused by resource guarding (she sees you as her resource and doesn't want others to come near) or fear aggression (it is common for fearful dogs to resort to aggression once they get comfortable somewhere - I know, I have a FA dog who showed no signs of aggression at all for 18 months, then charged at a child and realised that it worked).

Personally, in your situation, I would rehome the other dog and get a reputable behaviourist to help you deal with her fear issues. As one fearful dog owner to another, fear CAN rear its head as aggression very suddenly and apparently "out of the blue". Correcting her may be helping her, but it also may be reinforcing her fear. She is a strong, powerful dog - it will only take one incident to end badly.

ETA: If I was picking a companion for a fearful dog, I would get a confident, mature, nerves-of-steal dog. I would actually get a behaviourist to help me select them and I certainly wouldn't get them from the pound (because you won't see their true colours there).

Completely agree with Megan....

Growling is her way to tell you she is clearly uncomfortable about something. You really need to see a behaviourist vet (not some random "trainer") to work in her issues.

Correcting her growling is the worse thing to do IMO. You are suppressing her warning signals and could end up with a dog that bite "out of the blue "

Appreciate your concern on the "aggression". Have had 3 behaviourists assess & assist me with her. We also were going to training classes until the cruciate. This dog has been pushed to limits that a dog with a stable temperament wouldn't have tolerated and not looked like biting. Our vet has said it's been her only saving grace otherwise, she would have been euthanased well before now. This is why, though I am not undertaking further surgery. Combining with excessive pain and discomfort could tip her over the edge.

Christina,

I feel the same about her being happy in the company of another canine. Leroy wasn't the greatest choice. I did want to get an older dog but family thought with all her medical issues and the possibility of having another aging big dog I could be in for double trouble - yet again.

Leeli,

Would love to be have access to hydrotherapy. Amazing that a city like Canberra doesn't have this kind of service available. Closest is 1-2hr trek up the Hume Highway.

Our 2yo Mastiff girl, Daisy-Mae is a real "reggie reject", and has been since we purchased her at 16wks. She has chronic fear issues (no aggression), hip & elbow dysplasia with arthritis and has recently partially torn a cruciate. No point in breeder contact, she was byb (don't need flaming for this either as I've paid & still paying for mistake - big time!!!)

A few months ago we lost our 2 oldies in quick succession and she ended up completely lost as they were her guides and security. She became very depressed and went completely backwards in the progress we'd made with the fear. Vets and breeders advised at the time that it was best not to introduce another dog and develop her bond with me. I undertook this and, subsequently, I had a new shadow. With us all working and her being left alone all day, I felt she really was in need of canine companionship. She was also starting to growl (a guarding instinct I think) when other family members came into rooms I was in with her. It wasn't aggression, more just her insecurity and confusion as to how to react and was always corrected.

I was getting some pressure from family that Dais really needed a friend so 3 weeks ago, I adopted a 11mnth MastiffXBulldog male from local pound. They hit it off straight away and hence in her excitement to play, did the cruciate. She has been confined inside since. Leroy has turned out to be a bit of a disaster too now. Typical young dog purchased as cute puppy and now a giant nuisance that ended in pound. Walks and training aren't mellowing "destructo dog". I'm sure if they could be outside together both would settle and I may end up with some backyard left.

My dilemma is, I don't want to risk the cruciate rupturing completely. With all her other issues, and the inability for us to undertake the post-op care and confinement for 6-12 weeks (or more), surgery isn't an option. Even our vet is in agreeance on this. As last throw of dice, I am going to try alternate therapies on her (acupuncture etc). My only other option is to re-home Leroy and keep Daisy-Mae as our single "cotton-wool canine". He really is a sweet boy with a great temperament - just full on!!! My concern for him is, being a boisterous 40 something kg bull breed (and growing)he will bounce around from home to home or end up in wrong hands and be ruined. I would also feel pretty guilty inflicting him on someone else.

I've always kept my canine mistakes - and there's been a few over the years. Also feel I have an obligation, as my first priorty, to protect Daisy-Mae and give her some quality of life - no matter how short (she won't make old bones).

It's a hard one

Only thing that enticed our old boy into the giant crate was a big, puffy doona. The big ones can never resist the soft :laugh:

Stupidly, gave her a feather down doona one night - Big mistake!!!! Have her now locked in bedroom with new $80 ortho memory foam pet bed (hidden under mattress proctector). Left her with lots of chew toys etc. Trying to confine a 2yo giant puppy for 3 weeks - a nightmare.

Thanks everyone.

Ended up buying a really good second hand collapsible one. Scaredy cat Daisy-Mae won't go in it - can't win! Trying to slowly crate train by placing food bowl in there for all meals. She practically contorts herself to lean forward and reach without stepping in or leaves the food if she can't reach.

Confinement period will be over before it gets used. Although, if she continues to chew freshly painted walls, she might just be forced in.

Shay

All sorted - thanks

Hi there,

We purchased a young boy from Canberra pound last week to be a companion for our Mastiff girl Daisy-Mae. In her joy and enthusiasm for having a new companion, has torn a cruciate. She needs 3 weeks rest and we have to keep them separated. Does someone in local rescue happen to have one I may borrow until I'm able to purchase one?

Advice on most suitable crate for giant breeds would also be appreciated. Was considering collapsible versions but not sure how sturdy these are. Especially for crate training our new, very boisterous youngster, 'Leroy'. May be better off looking at the sturdier versions on castors.

Many thanks

Shay

As much as I hate more laws, I wish legislation was brought in to stop backyard breeding of potentially dangerous dogs. I was looking on gumtree/trading post and shocked to see the numbers of large/giant cross breed pups being advertised. ie MastiffxBullmastiffxNeoxWolfiex???x???. Just reading some of the different crosses was making me feel sick. Some aren't even attractive puppies.

It horrifies me to think of some of these pups, possibly from parents with questionable temperaments, most likely ending up in the wrong hands. They're also adding to a huge canine population that can hardly be supported now. Many are purchased by irresponsible idiots, kept entire and allowed to breed indisciminately. And so it goes on.

The powers that be try bandaid solutions to be seen to address these problems. If they were truly genuine in their endeavours, they would start investing time and money to stop these potential killers being bred in the first place.

JMO

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Axl

Bailey x 4

Balou

Bandit

Banjo x2

Bardigrub

Bart

Barton

Baxter

Basil

Bear x2

Beau

Benji

Benny

Benson x2

Beowulf

Bertie

Billy

Bing

Bluey

Boss

Boxer

Brady x 2

Brock x 2

Brockie

Brody

Bronson

Bruce

Brutus x2

Bud

Buddy

Bundy

Buster

Caleb

Caramel

Carl

Carter

Cash

Casper

Cedar

Champ

Charlie x 4

Chester

Chevy

Chip

Chisel

Clyde

Coco x 2

Cobber

Connor x 2

Cooper x 4

Cowan x 2

Cruise

Cuba

D'Artagnan

Dakota

Dalton a joke from the road house movie "I thought he'd be bigger" he is a big boy

Damit

Danny

Darcy x 3

Dashx2

Deakin

Deek

Dean

Declan

Delgado

Denver

Denzal

Dennys Dog

Deputy

Diablo

Diesel

Digby

Digger

Dinky

Disco

Doc

Dog

Douglas

Dozer

Dragon

Drifter

Drogo

Duke

Dumas

Dylan x2

Ebon

Eddie

EJ

Elijah

Elliott

Elvis

Edge

Enuff

Esky

Fender

Fergus

FEZ

Fido

Fionneaghan (Fionn)

FlashBazil

Flash Harry

Fox

Frank

Franky J Holden

Fred

Gandor

Gimmick

Granger

Greedy

Griffin

Gus

Guiness McGuinness

Gypsy

Hail

Hamish

Harley

Harrison

Harry

Hemi

Henry x2

Hiram

Hudson

Hugo x 2

Ivan

Indiana

Jack x 3

Jackson

Jacques

Jake x 3

Jasper x 2

JayDee

Jethro

Jett

Jingles

Jock

Joe

Jonty

Jordan x 2

Joshua

Judd

Juggie

Kahn

Kaiser

Kasper

Kaos

Kiba

Kei

Kippy

Kisho

Kobe

Kolya

Kyle

Kyojin

Kyzer

Leo

Leroy x2

Lestat

Link

Logan

Louie

Louis

Luca

Lucky

Lughie

Lukas

MacKenzie

Magnus

Manny

Mars

Max x 4

Maxey

Maxie

Mel

Merlin

Merlot

Merry

Micah

Midge

Milky

Milosh

Minook

Mistral

Mogwai

Mokha

Morrison

Morris

Moses

Mr Darcy

Mungo

Murphy

Murray

Nammu

Napoleon x2

Ned

Nelson

Nicky

Nigel

Nikolai

Nipper

Noah

Nova

Nudge

Nugget

Nutnut

Oberon

Odin

Ollie

Oliver

Onslow

Oscar x 2

Oso

Oz x 2

Payton

Percy

Piikki

Porsha

Porthos

Punch

Punky

Quick

Rafe

Raffy

Ralph

Rambo

Randy

Rasta

Rauri

Reeve

Remy

Rex x 2

Rhaegar

Rhino

Rico

Riku

Riley

Ripley

River

Roary

Rocks

Rocky x 2

Rolly

Rookie

Rory

Rove

Rover

Roy Jones Jnr

Ruff

Ryan

Rupert

Russell

Rusty x2

Sam

Samurai (Sam)

SARGE

Sasha

Scout

Scrap

Scratch

Sebastion

Shadow x2

Silas

Snitch

Snoopy

Sonny

sox

Speed

Spencer x 2

Spike x 2

Sport

Spud

Stanley

Sterling

Storm

Sully

Swanky

Tango

Tazz x 2

Ted

Teddy

Tey Dog

Theo

Thunder

Tiger

Tirra

Toby x 2

Toffee

Tonka

Trojan

Trusty

Tub

Tusca

Tye

Tyrant

Tyson

Ulf

Valentino

Viserys

Vulcan

Wade

Wags

Walker

Walter

Watson x 2

Weave

Will

Willow

Willy

Winston

Woody

Wolf

Xander

Yelka

Yoshi

Zac

Zander

Zedley

Zep

Zephyr

Zero

Zeus

Ziggy

Zontie

Rommi is having TPLO surgery Friday.

She has had lameness and injury to her leg on and off for a while and the diagnosis is a partially torn cruciate with very small joint changes. The recommended treatment is TPLO surgery. They have given a 98% predicted return to function and she should be fine with training and Agility.

It has to be done as I have struggled for some weeks to get her sound and it just wasn't happening.

To be honest it is scaring me a little. The idea of chopping the bone in her leg, taking out the wedge then plateing it all back together seems so drastic. I know why they do it, and I know why it has a better prognosis than the traditional methods of repairing the cruciate, but well...............yeah.............

I have her recovery and time line etc sorted after speaking to the vet - which also will include regular check ups and adjustements as required.

It just seems such a huge thing to do.

How have other peoples dogs gone after this surgery?

Just quietly I am crapping myself!

Please excuse my numptiness but what is TPLO acronym for?

Thanks

Hi I am looking to import a dog from Sweden. I have contacted the national vet assoc, I have contacted the Govenrment department of animal welfare and health, I have contacted the Swedish department of Agriculture, and AQUIS,

I have a list of approved vets, and have located the government lab, but seem to hit wall after wall trying to find the official government vet as opposed to the government approved vet.

has anyone imported from sweden please who knows who this person is?

My breeder is also trying to help but I dont think she understands the difference either so do not wish to rely on her findings : )

Would be so appreciated,

cheers

PM Hannah - Mastiff breeder. Both of her dogs were imported from European countries.