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Originally Posted by lovespandp  Pnut had his dental yesterday, I told his vet I wanted him to recheck his LP- Pnut is at a grade 3 on his right knee and grade 1 on his left. Which I already knew, but a year ago his knee wasnt as bad as it is now. Pnut will need the surgery! He has been lifing and hopping a lot more then he ever has- I knew it was coming, but I didnt want to believe it. He is on Cosequin he has been for a couple months- I notice the cosequin doesnt work like it use to either.. Dh and I are going to put some money away.. and I think we are going to do his Sx in December- I will have 2 weeks off so that will be good-
Our vet has a specialist that will do the surgey, he does about 2 a month and they are mostly maltese, yorkies so he is use to working on small breeds- I am such a wreck, i have been so upset!
For all of you that has had the Lp surgey on your furbutts I have a couple questions!!
What age did you get the surgey on them?
What grade was the pet at the time of Sx?
Do you have any problems?
How hard was the after care?
What made you decide to do the surgey?
I am going to do more research, but I really want first hand expierence!!
My vet also said if I do wait until Dec, I have to watch him and if I see him in any pain or him not using that leg he will need the Sx asap!! |
My 11.5 year old Barney is currently recovering from surgery - not only did he have his LP fixed, but he tore his ACL and meniscus. I chose a surgical specialist who was an ACVS diplomat with experience. He was a grade 3 but had good function until he jumped off the bed - no hiking the leg or limping.
Daisy also had LP surgery. She was age 2. Her grade was 4 and she was lame.
The aftercare for Daisy wasn't that hard. I kept her quiet. I plan to do the same with Barney. He is out of surgery for one day today and already using the leg a little.
Recovery is about 2 months and isn't that hard. It's hard to keep them quiet, but if you are disciplined about it, and have a good surgeon, then the recovery is amazing.
In both cases, the decision to take the dog to surgery was because they did not have good function given their situation. The risks of the surgery were far outweighed by the benefits.
I honestly would not wait until December if my dog was limping or holding up the leg. I'd see a surgical specialist now for an opinion.
Good luck.