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LBH · 10-09-2009, 02:47 PM

Hi everyone,

I have been reading every thread on this entire forum about LP surgery, as my year and half old Moose was diagnosed a little over a month ago.

After much discussion with our veterinarian we have decided to make an appointment for an initial consultation with an orthopedic surgeon.

Moose's right leg is by far the worst. It "splays" out when he lays down; he sometimes has to work really hard to keep it from sliding out when he sits or lays. He also scoots it across the floor and has learned not to bend his right knee at all because I imagine it is very painful. In the beginning we thought he might begin to recover after 2 weeks of intense rest, but the LP has gradually gotten worse. What prompted us to make the appointment with the surgeon for next Monday was the fact that he has done nothing but lie down and sleep for the past 3-4 days because he is in such pain with his right leg. That being said, our veterinarian said that his left back leg is grade 1-2 and could develop to 3 or 4 like his right leg in time. So she is reccomending surgery for both back legs in order to prevent having to do two separate surgeries. He is young and very small (4lbs) and I am very scared to proceed with surgery, but I see absolutely no quality of life for Moose as he is right now. He no longer runs, rarely plays, and can no longer manage a long walk outside.

There are so many different opinions and experiences about LP surgery on this forum so I just wanted to explain our situation and see if anyone has experienced this first hand and would like to offer info/advice.

Thanks for listening!

P.S. Cant remember the exact grade of LP but will post soon! (3 in the right back leg, 1-2 in the left I think)
Moose's Mom

10-09-2009, 02:47 PM	#1
LBH Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 123	Plea for LP surgery discussion! Hi everyone, I have been reading every thread on this entire forum about LP surgery, as my year and half old Moose was diagnosed a little over a month ago. After much discussion with our veterinarian we have decided to make an appointment for an initial consultation with an orthopedic surgeon. Moose's right leg is by far the worst. It "splays" out when he lays down; he sometimes has to work really hard to keep it from sliding out when he sits or lays. He also scoots it across the floor and has learned not to bend his right knee at all because I imagine it is very painful. In the beginning we thought he might begin to recover after 2 weeks of intense rest, but the LP has gradually gotten worse. What prompted us to make the appointment with the surgeon for next Monday was the fact that he has done nothing but lie down and sleep for the past 3-4 days because he is in such pain with his right leg. That being said, our veterinarian said that his left back leg is grade 1-2 and could develop to 3 or 4 like his right leg in time. So she is reccomending surgery for both back legs in order to prevent having to do two separate surgeries. He is young and very small (4lbs) and I am very scared to proceed with surgery, but I see absolutely no quality of life for Moose as he is right now. He no longer runs, rarely plays, and can no longer manage a long walk outside. There are so many different opinions and experiences about LP surgery on this forum so I just wanted to explain our situation and see if anyone has experienced this first hand and would like to offer info/advice. Thanks for listening! P.S. Cant remember the exact grade of LP but will post soon! (3 in the right back leg, 1-2 in the left I think) Moose's Mom Last edited by LBH; 10-09-2009 at 02:49 PM.