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Originally Posted by Buster Brown  Buster has LP in both his back knees. I first noticed when he would stop walking and extend his leg out in pain. He was diagnosed with grade 3/4 LP. I took him to 2 Vets and an Orthopedic Vet before I decided to get the surgery. The Orthopedic Vet recommended we only do the left leg that was causing him the most problems and do the other leg when it was necessary. That was almost 3 years ago and we have not needed the surgery on the other leg (knock on wood) Even after the surgery sometimes Busters left leg will cause him issues. I recommend getting a second opinion from a board certified Orthopedic Vet. Many cases of LP can be managed. It is important to restrict them from activities that may cause wear and tear on the knees. Avoid letting them jump on/off furniture (impact pressure on knees), running around corners on wood floors (sideways pressure on knees) and keep their weight down. Best wishes. |
Thanks. We've been letting Annie dash through the yard at lightening speed. And she will leap off the furniture if we aren't careful. So we'll keep a check on all that now.