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Originally Posted by sandy simpson  My Spud had that and right away the vet wanted to operate. I said no. That dog is just fine. I watch he doesn't jump off furniture but if it is not bothering the dog why do surgery? My Teddy Peanut walked with a hippity-hop on a back leg. No surgery, that was his way of walking. Please do not get surgery unless the dog is having real problems. Or you may invite more problems. |
I'm not sure where you got the idea that it wasn't bothering my dog -- it was bothering her. The x-rays confirmed that there was damage that needed to be addressed or she would be lame in the leg before she even turned the age of 4. Then when she's only got one back leg to rely on, that makes the only good leg very vulnerable to injury.
I don't think anyone here is advocating putting a dog through this if they are "not bothered" or having no problems.