I should tell you that Legg-perths disease usually shows itself in dogs before they hit 1yr old. I know dogs can have this disease along with LP and you said that she is limping all the time so I would not put this off. With Legg-perths disease the blood stops flowing to the hip and leg joint in turn the bone dies and eventually breaks down and causes pain for your dog. The surgery is very successful. My Pixie recovered soo fast. I would say it was about 4 months and you could not even tell that she had a problem with her leg. What they do is remove the femoral head from the affected joint. If you need more info please feel free to PM me. |