Elbow Spurs Detected On 2 Year Old

[sallyandtex]

Well, my friend who has just paid the $700 for elbow and shoulder xrays has finally got a diagnosis.

The vet said the 2 year old Lab X BC(?) has elbow spurs, and she needs to lose 5 kg and not run.

It is very hard for her as she likes to play with my dog when we sometimes meet at the park, now she is kept at home ):

She doesn't look that overweight to me, maybe more like 2kg.

I have done a bit of research on Mr Google (and here) but can't find much, other than the spurs may have grown due to an injury as a pup, it is common in Shepherds, and surgery is sometimes successful, but only when the dog is younger.

I fear that now the spurs have grown (front legs), that it might be too late.

Can anyone direct me to some more info about this, and is the vet right by saying just rest and diet will fix it??

Many thanks

[*kirty*]

The vet probably wants her lean, not normal, so if she has said to lose 5kg, I'd do it. Being overweight is not healthy for dogs. Lean is always better.

[espinay2]

Agree, the vet probably want her lean which will be much better for her.

Having to rest doesn't mean she cant take her places and keep her mentally stimulated. She can still go out in the car for rides provided she just sits and watches things and not walk around etc, but she shouldnt run and play with other dogs in particular or be taken on walks just now.

Important she does what the vet says.