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Originally Posted by katy-yorkie  Yes, it is a shame. His bowleggedness is a sign of arthritis? Really? I did not know that, he sometimes makes fun of Buster being bowlegged. He has told me from the beginning that he could do the surgery, but he isn't board certified and a board certified orthopedic vet needs to do the surgery. Each time that he examines Buster, he has said that he can wait, although I have told him about Buster carrying his leg. I'm not that far from A&M. I have heard that Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists are excellent. I wasn't aware that A&M would do surgery on LP. I'll call back and ask for a reference for them as well. |
It could be that his legs are bowed because he had LP as a puppy. Dr. Beale told me that if a puppy has LP he does suggest surgery because the legs will not grow straight. I have an adult pup who is 5 and he has LP...he does not have any issues and the suggestion for him is to do nothing since the knees are not causing any issues. He has never had problems...and I can feel his knees pop when I pick him up. My Maxwell who passed in 2004 had LP for as long as I had him (he came to me as an adult) and he never had bowed legs. One of my fosters had a problem with one of his knees a while back and he was put on Rimadyl for two weeks and his knee was fine. Yes, he has LP, but surgery is not recommended for him either.
I am certain that you will leave GCVS very pleased and also very knowledgeable about LP. Dr. Beale is very good about teaching.
I hope all goes well on Friday!