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
1 Answer
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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