[Gracie2006]

Originally Posted by Zanders' mom

Hi, thanks for sharing. I hope Gracies surgery goes Great. I will keep her in mind throughout the day and say prayers for her. Can you tell me her age? In Jazzies case the piece that is supposed to go over her knee stays permanently to the side, according to the vet. She shows no signs of pain, she stands on her back legs which I discourage, she runs, walks, & plays as well. So I am thinking of getting yet another opinion, I just want to does one put the pup through surgery even if its not showing symptoms of limping, holding the leg in? things that are commonly displayed with LP, perhaps you can ask your vet friend? I don't want Jazzie to be in pain, I don't want her to be crippled, either. I don't want to do the wrong thing for her either, you know?? I'm very, very worried about this.

Gracie is 19 months. My vet said there is no way to predict which dogs will tolerate the LP and which will end up lame from it. The only way to be certain that they will not be lame later in life is to have the surgery when they are young. I wish the best for your little one.