my pitbull dislocated his left hind leg on saturday night. i took him to the vet on sunday. they said they will place it back in his socket today because it was too swollen when seen sunday. would you know how much that procedure would cost plus anesthesia? also most importantly, will he be alright after? i know you cant see his condition, but the vet said if his nerves are not responding, they will amputate his leg.any information will be appreciated.thanks.
2006-07-13 11:06:17 · 10 answers · asked by CHiNO 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
awwwww poor puppy
2006-07-18 08:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by lamesox101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was no damage to the nerves, the dog should be ok, but will need no roughhouse play or aggressive running, etc. for awhile. As far as the amputation goes, that seems a little drastic to me. Injury and nerve damage can take time to heal, and may never totally resolve, however I don't think amputation should be a consideration this early. I don't know your financial situation, but , If at all possible, try for a second opinion. Even a telephone conference to get another professional opinion.Good luck!!!!!!!!
2006-07-13 18:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by mcghankathy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say he will be alright, it actually happens often in certain breeds of dogs. mainly the hyper-active kind. I am not sure for the cost, but he will need some care. After you more than likely will have to help him walk by having a towel under the dog and you support most of the weight of his back. that will mean for anytime that he needs to walk, there will more than likely be a kind of cast as well to help with this. If it is amputated he will be fine, dogs recover very nicely from that, it will just take him time to get used to it.
going to the bathroom during either time would be my biggest worry. I am not sure how it is dealt with, but it has been dealt with in the past and those dogs have had full and spoiled lives.
2006-07-13 18:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by queenjasmine85 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my friends had a three legged dog. He lived a long happy life. So losting a limb is fine but it will take time to get used to it. I'm sorry but I don't know the cost. But that might not even happen. Don't worry it will be fine.
2006-07-13 18:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by bec7bear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey you really should get even though it will coust a lot and yes ur dog will be so much beter if you got the thing done and i think how would you feel if that was you or just bring it to the human cisiety and give it up
2006-07-13 18:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how much it would cost, but the vet who saw your dog could give you an estimate. Just ask him.
2006-07-13 18:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Purple Pixie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 3000 to 6000 dollars and i know it hurts but some times you have to let go and say goodbye unless you have that kind of money.
2006-07-13 18:15:18 · answer #7 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm sorry about that......something tragic happened to my dogs too.....it mite cost a little more than 6000 dollars
2006-07-13 18:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-13 18:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesnt sound to serious hope hell be ok
2006-07-13 18:12:54 · answer #10 · answered by whattsupp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋