I am sorry to hear about your baby. My Cali who is 8 has grade 4 LP in both knees. Her vet and I are taking a wait and see approach as it doesn't seem to cause her any pain. I don't let her jump much at all. My Pixie on the other hand was fine and then one day a rescue I took in scared her and she walked off the end of the bed. She wouldn't walk on it and kept falling over. I got 4 opinions (2 er vets my vet and an orthopedic surgeon.) Based on their advice I had surgery on her knee. Sometimes I wonder if I should have given it more time to see if crate rest would have helped.
All of mine were overweight, I switched their food and they are all at great weights now. I hope your baby can avoid surgery. Keep us posted. |