The first knee Callie had done has to be done at that time about three years ago because of a partial ACL tear. The second knee I had done last July because it's seemed to be bothering her and she loves to run and I figured at 7 there was a lot of life left for a small breed dog so I had it fixed. It is expensive and the recovery time is rough but it is doable and at the end me and my surgeon felt it was best to do. My surgeon also said with any kind of surgery it's better if they are walking in rather then not using the leg I guess because because of the loss of muscle mass a such. He said when the walk in they are normally able to walk out some what. Both times Callie was toe touching the next day when I picked her up which a lot of the time does not happen for awhile.
__________________  Taylor  My babies Joey, Penny , Ollie & Dixie   Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! |