Did the vet say what grade Milo's LP is? I have one with grade 4 in both knees she is going to be 8 and she is doing good. She does want me to pick her up most times rather than jump up the 2 stairs to go outside. Since she is pee pad trained she doesn't have to go out a lot during the day. She still jumps down. Another one of mine had grade 3 in one leg and 2 in the other. She had to have surgery on the grade 3 knee as she had trouble with it. That was 3 years ago and she is doing good also. All of mine are trained from day one to use the ramp to get up on the bed. None of them have ever learned to jump on or off furniture which I think helps preserve their knees. I had a very elderly rescue who had it in his right knee and never needed surgery. He lived to be an estimated 19 years and never showed any problem with it. So I know it is upsetting to hear, many times they never need surgery. If they do they usually do very well after. I agree a board certified orthopedist is the only one I would trust to do the surgery. I hope Mr. Milo never requires surgery! |