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Medical Conditions & Diseases / Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
« on: October 10, 2007, 03:05:03 pm »
Hello,
My name is Miranda and I'm here for my puppy Boomer. Boomer is a 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog who was recently diagnosed with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD). He is currently pulling through the battle but the vet has said to keep him "quiet" but he is still only 6 months old. I am looking for any advice on exercise for my young pup. The vet said only to take short short walks, but as many of you know he has way to much energy for that to be all he gets. I suggested trying water therapy but she said that would be to much movement. Any suggestions? I figured swimming would be great because there is not any impact and he could get lots of energy out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
My name is Miranda and I'm here for my puppy Boomer. Boomer is a 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog who was recently diagnosed with Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD). He is currently pulling through the battle but the vet has said to keep him "quiet" but he is still only 6 months old. I am looking for any advice on exercise for my young pup. The vet said only to take short short walks, but as many of you know he has way to much energy for that to be all he gets. I suggested trying water therapy but she said that would be to much movement. Any suggestions? I figured swimming would be great because there is not any impact and he could get lots of energy out. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!