Most times, vets won't even consider doing the surgery unless the dog is in pain. ~Lacey
In [email protected], "ntvlawher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Gloria, > > Thanks for the input. It was suggested that I vidoetape the gate issue > to take with me to the vets on Monday. I will do this, but I like your > advise. I don't like to use surgery if there is any other option > available. I am particularly interested in holistic remedies and > homeopathic healing, so I will inquire at the vets if there is > anything I can do. (Of course if that is the problem). > --- In [email protected], mrsstoma@ wrote: > > > > I have two Chis with what my vet calls "trick knees". He says in > such small > > dogs it's best to just leave well enough alone (unless the dog is in > pain or > > has difficulty walking). According to him, the knee caps usually > settle back > > into place by themselves. In such tiny dogs, like Chis, surgery or > manual > > manipulation can often case more harm than good. > > > > Gloria > > > > > > "Oh, no! Elastigirl! You married Elastigirl?...Then GOT BUSY! This > is tooooo > > good!" Syndrome, from the film, "The Incredibles". > > > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
