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Originally Posted by Patti  Thanks so much. I am praying the surgeon will advise against surgery but preparing for the worst. Pixie is getting around better each day.
Pixie is my real skittish one and I just can't imagine her being away from home overnight. The other problem is she will not walk on a leash. She just lays down and won't walk. Only if I let go of the leash will she walk behind us. How do you keep them quiet with 3 other dogs in the house? I know I will have a lot of questions. Thanks Kellie I know I will be taking you up on that offer. |
While none of mine have had LP surgery, we have had other things that required "rest" - such as back issues, LP flair ups/swelling that were treated with meds/rest and most recently 6 stitches on Magic's shoulder.
What we have found is if they are not feeling well and are separated/kenneled, they are fine. What has worked best for us is to use a kennel for rest time and to have that kennel where we are.....even if that requires moving it at times. Magic is not one to stay in a kennel......but she willingly stayed in the kennel which she was recovering....maybe it is a sense of security that no one can get to them....not sure...but it has worked for us.
Good luck at the doctor.....we have you in our thoughts/prayers and are hoping for a non surgical outcome for you.
Magic and Sailor both struggle with LP in both back knees. Sailor's knee pops completely out once or twice a day....and she immediately sits. While we have been able to help hers some with weight control.....she will not walk on a leash, so she is hard to exercise as suggested (walking up hills to help build muscle). Magic shows her signs differently......more stiffness to compensate, but when hers flares up we usually have to request meds to control. Magic is alot harder to control the weight on, but does love walks, so exercise works better for hers. At one point Magic was scheduled for surgery as her meds were not giving her enough relief.....so the surgery was scheduled for the next month and she continued meds.....and thank goodness that extra med time worked and we were able to cancel the surgery.....and that was over 2 years ago now.