Sorry to hear about Buddy. I would try and get him to use ramps or stairs instead of jumping off furniture. I trained all mine to use them from day one. Pixie who I never even knew had LP, walked off my bed one day when the rescue I had recently took in scared her. Next day she couldn't stand so after 3 vets and an orthopedic surgeons advice she had LP surgery. Her knee would not stay in so we went with the surgery. She had the surgery almost a year ago and it has been great. My Cali has grade 4 LP in both legs and they are permanently out but it doesn't bother her at all. So we are taking a wait and see approach. My vet said she has had dogs with grade 4 never need surgery. I would ask your vet about a supplement and limit his jumping. Did they advise you to crate rest him for a few days? I hope he doesn't need surgery. |