Losing bladder control is a common problem for older, spayed, female dogs. And, it isn't related to her knee problems at all. My dog was put on Estrogen (a liquid) and her bladder problems really improved.
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You need to check with your vet about the knee surgery. I'm sure it is very expensive - and that is always a consideration. And - you need to assess how uncomfortable your dog is. The way you described her now, she doesn't seem to be in pain.
One of my dogs tore both his anterior cruciate ligaments (hind legs - knees) and had surgery - and he's six - but he sure doesn't walk very normally. And, he has trouble jumping up on things. This isn't something everyone would notice. But, if I point it out - then they do. I will need to keep an eye on him because as he gets older, I'm sure he will get arthritis, and it can be very painful. (Surgery doesn't keep a dog from getting arthritis...)
But anyway - find out more from your vet... hopefully your little girl won't need surgery. If she and you can live with her being a little wobbly at times, maybe just leaving her to be would be the best thing to do.
And - I am sure there are a lot of different types of knee problems - find out more about her problem and what can be done - and what should be done.
Carol Jean |