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Originally Posted by Cherie6446  Zoey is 1 year 8 mos and today was dx'ed with this. Any advise on surgery results and recovery times?  |
My Teddy was just incidentally diagnosed with Leggs-Calves-Perthes disease as well. However, he is has no clinical signs or symptoms, and therefore surgery is not currently recommended for him (both by his two general vets and a board certified ACVS surgeon).
As LadyJane already suggested, my understanding is that the FHO surgery is well-tolerated by small dogs and has a good success rate. The surgeon explained to me that there is a short period of rest after surgery, and then the dog is encouraged to be up and around, exercising in order for the dog to form a false joint properly.
I wish you and Zoey the best.