You are doing the right thing by getting other opinions. Definitely talk with a board certified surgeon who is familiar with little dogs. My Hot Rod went thru it and he's pretty much all better from it. He still does pick his little leg up from time to time. All 3 vets have said that it is probably phantom pain since they all are in agreement that his knee feels good and is as tight as can be.
I have to say that his personality did change a little bit as he was on strick no-acitvity for 6 weeks. I could see him getting quieter and quieter. I felt really bad for him. I pretty much held him for the 6 weeks and both he and I got so used to it that now is pretty much my lap and arm baby. They are just so easy to spoil.
Best of luck with your second opinion and your decision. I am glad that we did it as our surgeon said that arthritis is probably not going to be an issue for Hot Rod. It was a long road but now that it is behind us, I am glad we did it.
