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Originally Posted by oknev  Thanks for all the replies! My Gunner is almost 1 year old and the Vet just advised we wait and see if it gets worst. She said sometimes they can grow out of it. She said she hates to do surgery because with any surgery it brings on arthritis which is a problem too. My little guy had surgery this morning getting neutered or his mind changed as my Dad use to call it! He is doing well and gets to come home in the morning. I wonder if that will help him stop marking?? I sure hope so. IT seems we haven't gotten very far in housebreaking.
As for the LP our Vet gave us Metacam for the pain. Anyone use this?
Thanks for all the help.
Karen |
I have a few pups with LP and none have required surgery. The ortho specialist I have used for other conditions cautions against having LP surgery too soon.
I had a yorkie who lived to be around 16 (he was a rescue and we were never certain of his age, but I had him for 10 years). He had LP all of that time and never needed surgery. He was on Metacam at times if it acted up, but it would improve and he would be fine for long periods. I have seen a couple of people here say they have had problems with Metacam, but I have not. Just be sure to give it with food!