Not genetic apparently suffered an injury when he was quite young. He is now 10 years old and deterioration is apparent on films. He began limping so I took him to the vet. Was wondering if anyone here has had this done for their dog. What was recovery like and any tips would be appreciated.
2007-06-14 16:02:44 · 8 answers · asked by loving_life 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I am told this will run between $3500 and $5000 but he is such a great dog with such a wonderful disposition that I have to look into it. The cost is not so important ( I will find a way to pay it), but I really want to know about recovery and life after...
2007-06-14 16:16:15 · update #1
My dad's dog had it done. His dog is a 9 year old Husky mix. It's an expensive procedure. (his was about $1200) and healing is slow, but well worth the cost. It made her quality of life much better even though she only has a few years left. ☺
ADD: Hers was also due to an injury and not genetic. She was not to run and jump for several months. (not that she couldn't - the vet said she shouldn't)
2007-06-14 16:09:34 · answer #1 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
my rotti mix hurt her hip running and playing. she was a big dog about 120lbs. the xrays showed hip dysplashia. the vet said it could be operated on but no garenties that it would not happen again. she was around 5 when this happened and i treated her with asperins,vitiam b shots and massages.she came to the point where she couldn't walk hardly so after a lot of crying and decision makeing i had her put down at 7 yrs. it was really hard to do but i couldn't see her suffering anymore and as you know big dogs do not live as long as little ones. if you can afford it by all means have the surgery done but at your dogs age maybe you should try your own therapy and see what happens.so sorry and good luck
2007-06-20 21:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by john n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to know what to do. You have 4 years TOPS with this dog, how should he feel in those years?, probably you want the best for him. Surgery is a risk with the anesthisia on a dog over 10. Had my dog in for knee replacement age 4, recovery is so hard, they want to run and be normal and jump, etc....the drugs to help them stay quiet are as bad as anything.
2007-06-22 02:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by raisedbycoyotes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work at a rehab facility, and I have seen multiple success stories with hip replacements. Be prepared to follow through with the rehab if you expect a good recovery to a normal life. Look into that before the surgery for most rehab places are quite costly.
2007-06-14 23:34:13 · answer #4 · answered by BC Fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a lab who got knee replacements. The recovery period is about 8 weeks, and is somewhat difficult but doable. The vet will help you with everything. i'm not sure if it's too late but it wouldn't be a bad idea to look into getting pet insurance (petinsurance.com). They may not cover a previous injury but it's definitely worth looking into.
2007-06-20 00:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by Brooke F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so sad! It's up to you to make the decision if you want to put him through all that at his age and spend that money. Did the vet tell you that it is dangerous or not at his age for surgery? I would really think about it before I would put him through all that. Its a very hard decision but ask the vet what he thinks and the alternatives. Hopefully they just don't want to make the money. So sorry!
2007-06-14 23:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
is an expensive surgery and hard recovery for the animal what does your vet recommend?it is well worth the time and money to ensure a better life for your buddy
2007-06-20 05:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best wishes, never had to deal with any hip problems, but I am with you. where there's a will theres a way. Fellow lab owner
2007-06-14 23:32:38 · answer #8 · answered by Labrdogs Canine Kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋