Hi, I am new to forums so I hope I will be clear enough. Carlotta (a two-year old basset) has been with us for 9 months. Last night she was sleeping on my lap on the floor, when all of a sudden she jumped up whining. We discovered her lower jaw was stuck open. We immediately went to the vet (luckily they have a night emergency call) and the jaw was put back in its place after having to anesthetise the dog. Carlotta now has to wear a muzzle to avoid yawning or biting things.
The point is we do not know for how long. The vet said it could be dysplasia of the temporomandibular joint, but they have no experience with such disorders. They have enquired at other vet studies out of town who suggested possible surgery. We have asked the kennel which we trust and they had heard of a single case that was solved thanks to keeping the muzzle for three weeks.
Do you have any suggestion? Thanks in advance from Italy
The point is we do not know for how long. The vet said it could be dysplasia of the temporomandibular joint, but they have no experience with such disorders. They have enquired at other vet studies out of town who suggested possible surgery. We have asked the kennel which we trust and they had heard of a single case that was solved thanks to keeping the muzzle for three weeks.
Do you have any suggestion? Thanks in advance from Italy