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YorkieRose · 11-13-2006, 05:54 AM

I would not have the surgery unless she was having a problem with the leg. Keeping her at a normal weight will help greatly...and if she does not limp or favor the leg it may not bother her for many years...or never. If it was painful she would not walk on it...I am very leery to rush into any surgery unless it is life threathening or the dogs quality of life is suffering. As she ages, arthritis will develop in a repaired knee, so be advised of this and the need for meds to keep her pain free.

11-13-2006, 05:54 AM	#4
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	surgery I would not have the surgery unless she was having a problem with the leg. Keeping her at a normal weight will help greatly...and if she does not limp or favor the leg it may not bother her for many years...or never. If it was painful she would not walk on it...I am very leery to rush into any surgery unless it is life threathening or the dogs quality of life is suffering. As she ages, arthritis will develop in a repaired knee, so be advised of this and the need for meds to keep her pain free.