Hi, My dog got the surgery for luxating patellai when he was four years old. His knees were bad though. I think his right knee was a 4 and his left knee was a 3.
Right after the surgery, your dog won't be able to walk. You'll have to carry him to go to the bathroom. I took the day off work to take care of him afterward. It's been about three years, and there's improvement with his knees; however, you can still tell that his knees are a little funky. Otherwise, I think he's fine. I started giving him Cosequin just to help w/ the joints. If you're in Northern CA, I had my surgery done at Acorn Vet Clinic in Davis. I would really recommend them! Good luck! --- In [email protected], Stefanie Brannan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Good luck with the surgery. I am sure she will do fine. It sounds like many people on this list have dogs who have had successful knee surgery. > > Stef > > Evelyn Quintana <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, I am pretty sure that is what she has. The vets said that her right knee is really bad and that if she doesn't get the surgery, she will develope arthritis. > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Stefanie Brannan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 5:34:29 PM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Zoey's knees > > Why does she need knee surgery? Does she have Luxated Patellas? Usually, vets will rate the luxation of the knee, ex. 1 2 3, ect. I think that most vets will wait for surgery if the knees get so bad that the dog cannot function. Most will tell you to keep an eye on the dog as he/she ages and that the dog may need surgery when it is older. I believe that most very young dogs with Luxating Patellas aren't bad off enough to need surgery. This is the info. I gathered when I was looking into it (I almost adopted a Chi with Luxating Patellas). I am not sure of your puppy's situation and I am sure your vet knows what he/she is doing. But, IMO, you should at least get a second opinion. She seems very young to have knee surgery. > > Stef > > evyqpixie <[EMAIL PROTECTED] com> wrote: > Hi guys, I just joined this group. My baby Zoey, who is now 8 1/2 > months old, needs knee surgery. Has anyone out there had experience > with this and do you have any tips or suggestions? I am really worried > about her as she is so young. > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check out new cars at Yahoo! Autos. > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > " 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
