All I can add is try and find an orthopedic surgeon for her care. I did not, and this is what happen to my Zada: Zada was diagnosed with grade 3 LP by a wonderful Vet. (even though she was not limping at all) who we had for years and was an excellent Vet. who other Vets. always sent their patients to for specialized surgeries. Well Zada had surgery on both knees at the same time, but wasn't put in a cast. (I guess that's up to each Vet.) I kept her in her expen for two months. After a couple of weeks I took her outside in the grass on harness and leash to let her walk for about a minute three times a day. Then after another week, the time was increased, and so on till by the end of the 8th week she was walking quite a bit but still on the leash for another month. After 5 months, she started limping. My Vet. has since retired and moved to Utah, so I called the orthopedic surgeon in Ventura (80 miles south of us) and took her in. He did x-rays and found she needed surgery. It was during surgery that he found the groove was not deepened like the other Vet. said he would do. Because of this mistake, she had torn a ligament. He also said she should not have had the first surgery if she was not limping.
All I can say is I will never take my dogs to a regular Vet. when a specialized surgery or internal problem comes up. Regular Vets. for spay, neuter, shots, check-ups, skin problem and the like, but all else, I will take them to a specialist.
My Azrael has a grade 3 LP, and has had for years, but so far she isn't limping and doesn't need surgery.
I really do hope your little one gets proper treatment and will be good as new. |