After years of enjoying and gaining knowledge from the L, I have a difficult question that can only be addressed by the experts. On October 21 or so, we sent 6 beautiful and perfect Berner boys to their various homes. Every owner was screened and found to be highly qualified (this is our second litter in 3 yrs). Today, I got the call from a local family that their puppy (4 mos) had made a flying left turn into the kitchen. how else do they travel! and skidded on the floor leaving a huge bump on his left knee. This was several days ago and after a visit to the vet today, tapping the fluid and x-rays of both knees we learn that puppy Fenway is up for possible acl surgery. "Maybe not right away, could even be in several months". "The left knee looks pretty loose too" . We expect the verdict from a highly reputable surgeon, but I can't help but be concerned about any sort of surgery on such a young, otherwise healthy puppy (49lbs). There is so much growing going on now and in my opinion, if it ain't broke...Keep him lean, on a leash and quiet walks for the next year (groan) and let the ligaments heal, grow and strengthen. Your comments are much appreciated. Tina Gaines Garland Ridge Berners & Big Paws Boarding Ch Blackstar Hennessy CGC, NDD + Therapy Dog Extraordinaire Swiss Star Willow Surla Seine, mother B. and Queen Soon- to- be- Empress of all that wags Bofus Cat & Skinny Bones
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