Welcome! Sorry to her about Paris' LP. My 8 year old has grade 4 in both knees and so far as avoided surgery. Her vet said as long as it's not bothering her to just keep an eye on it. She has been grade 4 for most of her life. My other 8 year old had grade 3 in one knee and jumped off the bed and couldn't walk on it. After 3 vets and a orthopedic surgeons advice that she need surgery she had it fixed. She was about 4 when she had surgery.
Pixie had her surgery by a board certified orthopedic surgeon and she did really well during and after surgery. She has always been a low energy dog so keeping her quiet wasn't too difficult. Good luck and keep us posted. |