need help with sick dogs?

My niece has 2 shi ztu , over 13yrs old, both are blind, both have hip trouble, dysplasia. taking pain meds. they sleep in cage for 8-10 hours. 5 days a week. I think they might be in Pain. I was told not to do anything. I think I should check with her vet.

2019-06-17T15:42:14Z

I called the doctor on the pain meds, because the dog was twitching and a few times made a whimpering sound. He said if the twitching or possible pain did not wake the dog up, its OK. Unless she shows signs of pain while awake,

?2019-06-14T14:59:34Z

if these dogs are blind, for their own protection they should be confined when the family is asleep...and the family can rest peacefully knowing their pets are secured...if there is pain involved due to hip dysplasia or arthritis though the vet has prescribed pain meds for them, your niece should contact the vet and ask for meds that help.

Ocimom2019-06-14T13:21:26Z

I'm sure they need to go to the vet. But they are not your dogs - all you can do is tell them to get the dogs to the vet.

Veschengro2019-06-14T10:05:37Z

do exactly that 8 to ten hours in a cage is dangerous to dogs

Maxi2019-06-14T08:14:17Z

The dogs need to go to the vet

Kidddas2019-06-14T04:48:03Z

yes take the dogs to a vet

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