Luna – Medical Update

Luna’s medical exam occurred on May 2nd.  As we suspected, there is an increased degenerative condition on her right leg.  The vet report stated: 

“On physical exam, the right hip has significantly decreased range of motion, which is consistent with radiographs. The neck of the femur continues to be blunted/misshapen which is likely leading to a mechanical bone – on – bone articulation as she moves. Ultimately it does not appear that removing the plate would be beneficial as the area of concern is in the joint itself.”

We also tested her thyroid because she has been having some issues with skin irritation, but her thyroid levels were normal.  So, the irritation may likely be an allergen as she has responded well to short-term use of antihistamines.  Since she’s been a pup, she has had issues with maintaining vitamin D levels without supplements, but the latest blood work has shown some progress with this condition.  A medical exam is challenging because it involves chemical immobilization for the trip to the clinic.  It took Luna a few days of rest after the exam to get back to increased mobility, no doubt manipulation for x-rays created some soreness.  While Luna has always been on nutritional supplements, she has now been prescribed an NSAID to reduced inflammation and staff continue to try to provide some hands-on care to provide her relief.