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Originally Posted by sneri13 Mellie has luxating Patella in both of her back knees. The vet can cause them to slip everytime he manipulates her legs. He said although they slip all the time she doesn't appear to be in any pain and said we should just leave them alone and watch them. She doesn't cry or appear to be in any pain, has no problem running or playing. I have noticed lately (last couple of weeks) actuall since her last vet check, that everytime she get up from laying down she will limp. My question is should I take her to the orthopedic vet for a specialists opion? When is surgery warrented? What is involved with the surgery? How long is recovery? What are the complications if she does not have the surgery by waiting unitl she is in pain and it is a bigger problem? I do not want her to go under any uneccessary surgery. I am worried that the ortho vet will just decide that she needs surgery since she does have LP and does limp. Any suggestions/Advice is appreciated. |
If she just started it then I wouldn't rush into surgery. They say the 1st time they ever pop a stifle, it's inflamed and the inflamation takes time to go down so they are not sore. If after a month you are still seeing it only when she gets up from laying down, maybe try some glucosamine and see if that helps. Give it time to help as it has to build up in them. I know it helps my back. You don't mention age, so I am wondering if she maybe has a little arthritis and is stiff getting up?
After all this and no improvement, you might need to consider surgery. Good luck and hoping for the best.