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Originally Posted by MJJ56  My Bodie is having some problems with his knee. He went for his first health check (July), the vet (and his groomer) said his teeth were not matured in accordance with his age. Now, he is having problems with the knee on his back leg. The vet xrayed his leg (thinking it was not just the patella) and found that the growth plate at his knee has also not matured to what it should be (said it should have closed by 8 months - he is one year old today). She splinted the leg and will recheck in 2 weeks. She said the next step would be surgery. Do you think I should take him to an orthopedic doctor NOW or wait to see what his regular vet says? What would you do?
Thanks in advance for your opinions/advice, I'm very concerned for my little guy. |
I'm so sorry that you are having some problems. Has he already been neutered? My information on growth plates closing is that it is closer to 12 months versus eight months.
For me I would only let a board certified orthopaedic surgeon operate on my pups.
What is concerning to me is the "teeth not maturing according to his age". That again can come under the purview of an ortho specialist, and certainly should be mentioned, especially if you are 100% sure of his age. Ie not a rescue, you have legitimate paperwork from the breeder etc.
Have you talked with your breeder about the problems your pup is having?