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_Chrissy_ · 02-15-2011, 04:58 PM

I am taking a wait and see approach with Max.
He has had stage I - II for 2 1/2 years now. I think he is a bit worse now than when diagnosed so I would say he is a II now. He does not appear to be in any pain. Just a limp every few steps. He is 3 years old.
I can not put him though the surgery. You would have to know Max as I do. He is a really high energy dog. If he is not sleeping, he is running & playing. The recovery would be impossible for him. He would never be able to be still to heal. Never. It would be a waste of time, money and most importantly Max would be in more pain.
SO I am just waiting and seeing if he gets worse over time. Not doing surgery unless there is NO other way for him to have a quality life.
He was a puppy mill dog and has had so many health issues.

02-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#9
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I am taking a wait and see approach with Max. He has had stage I - II for 2 1/2 years now. I think he is a bit worse now than when diagnosed so I would say he is a II now. He does not appear to be in any pain. Just a limp every few steps. He is 3 years old. I can not put him though the surgery. You would have to know Max as I do. He is a really high energy dog. If he is not sleeping, he is running & playing. The recovery would be impossible for him. He would never be able to be still to heal. Never. It would be a waste of time, money and most importantly Max would be in more pain. SO I am just waiting and seeing if he gets worse over time. Not doing surgery unless there is NO other way for him to have a quality life. He was a puppy mill dog and has had so many health issues. __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie) Last edited by _Chrissy_; 02-15-2011 at 04:59 PM.