I could really use some vet advice or any advice from someone who has had experience with this.
My dog has actually had three surgeries for torn ligaments. One on his left leg, which turned out fine, and TWO on his right leg. After the FIRST surgery on his problem (right) leg, after 3 weeks he tore 2 inner stitches out, then he had the 2nd (re-do) surgery. The surgeon put an extra inner stitch in (for extra support) during the second surgery. We were very careful with him and kept him kenneled for the prescribed amount of time, and he seemed OK, even though it seemed that the recooperation time took longer that time. Seven months later, he started limping on that leg again, so we had him x-rayed. The vet said his stitches were still intact and looking good and that perhaps he had some arthiritus. He has now been taking rhemidil for a month, but his leg is getting worse. He is now holding that leg completely off the ground approx. 50 to 75 percent of the time.
2006-09-08
07:35:39
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I seriously don't know what to do any more. It hurts me to see that he is in pain. I don't want to put him down, but I will if that is the only alternative to his having to live in pain the rest of his life.
He is about 7 and one half years old, weighs about 20-25# and is a mixed breed with short legs and a stocky body. His name is Skipper. I am really very concerned about him. I don't know if we have reached the end of the road or if there is something else we can do. I also wonder if he is in constant pain, or if he is fine (and relatively pain free) unless he puts weight on that leg.
2006-09-08
07:39:49 ·
update #1