My Cricket had LP. In a lot of them it is considered congenital. She had it all of her life. Dr. told me to watch her weight and keep her at a healthy weight (not to get too heavy), avoid jumping, get stairs or ramps for her to get on and off of furniture or lift her on and off. She never required surgery. The vet did put her on Glucosamine Chrondroitin, but I think it is debatable whether it helps. I thought it did for her. She did well w it. She did develop arthritis as an elderly dog, which is common in dogs w LP. |