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Shelby&Seymour · 06-13-2010, 03:05 AM

Patti,
Sorry to hear of Pixie's misfortune. Shelby has had the LP surgery on both back knees same time. Our orthopedic vet was wonderful and is highly recommended. He is in Cincinnati, Ohio.
I took a little time off from work, and Shelby was babied a LOT by me, but she did well and was able to get around within a few days in her casts. Squatting to pee was a little tough, but she managed.
I think it was a good decision on our part to have her go thru the surgery. Her knees are doing well, and we have had no problems so far. Shelby did go to physical therapy at a wonderful place and did lots of exercises and underwater treading.... we did this for about 6 months. During her healing, to keep her quiet, we crated her. She understood exactly why we were doing it.... and even after she didn't need to be crated, she would go in it just to rest instead of using her bed..... I think that she liked all the extra attention!
If you want to PM me, I would be glad to answer any questions that you have!

06-13-2010, 03:05 AM	#9
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Patti, Sorry to hear of Pixie's misfortune. Shelby has had the LP surgery on both back knees same time. Our orthopedic vet was wonderful and is highly recommended. He is in Cincinnati, Ohio. I took a little time off from work, and Shelby was babied a LOT by me, but she did well and was able to get around within a few days in her casts. Squatting to pee was a little tough, but she managed. I think it was a good decision on our part to have her go thru the surgery. Her knees are doing well, and we have had no problems so far. Shelby did go to physical therapy at a wonderful place and did lots of exercises and underwater treading.... we did this for about 6 months. During her healing, to keep her quiet, we crated her. She understood exactly why we were doing it.... and even after she didn't need to be crated, she would go in it just to rest instead of using her bed..... I think that she liked all the extra attention! If you want to PM me, I would be glad to answer any questions that you have! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃 Last edited by Shelby&Seymour; 06-13-2010 at 03:09 AM.