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What are affordable non-surgical treatments for dog elbow dysplasia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | 0 lbs

WEll, I want to adopt bailey (he is not mine yet) but he has elbow dysplasia, do you know any treatment for elbow dysplasia aside from surgery..?.. and if there is medicine or treatment how much does it cost and where can i get it??? because surgery is way too expensive thanks for your time

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 16th, 2018

Treatment depends on the severity of the elbow dysplasia. In most cases, surgery is the recommended treatment, but the vet may try medical management if the problem is very mild or so severe that the joint is not likely to benefit from routine surgery. Bailey would need to be evaluated by a vet to determine what course of treatment would be best for his elbow dysplasia. Best of luck.

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