You could do everything possible to keep him from jumping off furniture. Many people buy pet steps so the dog can use the steps instead of jumping. I'm sure he would much prefer that to the pain it must cause to jump.
Although LP is a genetic disorder it does get worse as the dog ages and the connective tissue wears away. Did your vet give you a diagnosis as to the degree of severity of the deformity he has in his knees? If not you may consider seeing a vet that has experience in treating the problem. The surgery can be done at any age but of course you are going to see a decrease in his function as he gets older.
It is very difficult at times to really know the degree of pain your pet is in. If he has been suffering from this for a long time he may have just built up a tolerance to the pain. Not meaning it does not hurt but he has leaned to live with it as best he can. |