| Mom to Hot Rod | 10-21-2009 06:30 AM |
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Originally Posted by patton
(Post 2847696)
yes, some vets do recommend an immediate surgery. Also, we have been told my doggie would be needed me 24 hours/7days for 6 weeks after surgery. I fully understand and prepare an intensive care for my doggie, but 6 weeks is really a challenge. Is that the same 6 weeks your vet tells you about post-surgery care?
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Originally Posted by patton
(Post 2847606)
My doggie is suffering from the Luxating Patella at the moment. but he is not even 2 year old. I am wondering when would be a better time for the surgery. Should I wait until he's fully grown up or the sooner the better?
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Originally Posted by RebelBelle
(Post 2848181)
I'm sorry your baby has LP. My Jamie has it too and will probably need surgery. The recovery is one of the think I'm most worried about with surgery. It would be nearly impossible for me to take 6 weeks off of work. Has anyone ever had a furbaby recovering from LP surgery while they are working a full time job?
| For sure I would recommend planning on being with them for the first week, and first 2 weeks is even better. they are in some pain and their little bodies need to bounce back from the surgeries. I can appreciate not being able to take off from work but I think that it is important for both you and them. :)
As they progress in their recuperation, you can probably leave them a little longer but I would for sure have some check in on them several times a day. My surgeon told us that we could have him in a 3 x 3 area so it's not as though they will be in a small crate the whole six weeks.:)
I would definitely listen to my surgeons instructions for recovery. While it is a long time, and even longer with them in pain and anxious to move around, 6 weeks is nothing compared to a life without pain for them. It is long and stressful but oh so very much worth it to see your little run pain free. :) Feel free to pm with any questions. :) | 