The vet cut off the top of his femur.
The dog is up for adoption.
Does anyone know whether he'll be okay or not?
2007-12-16 13:09:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
The operation (FHO) involves removing the head of the femur--not the whole leg! Dogs and cats do great with this surgery, and he should make a complete recovery. Most of the time you won't even notice a limp.
2007-12-16 13:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'll be fine, my aunt had a dog for many years that got around on 3 legs, didn't phase her one bit. She lived to a ripe old age too.
2007-12-16 13:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by LoFlo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is amazing how fast dogs can bounce back from something like that. He will be handicapped but if they are confident enough to adopt it out then I think he will be fine.
Kimbee- The dog was hit by a car. She said nothing about it being hip dysplasia. I'm not so sure Doc did a FHO.
2007-12-16 13:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rover Fan 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I've seen several 3 legged dogs & they got around fine.
Hope it finds a good home.
2007-12-16 13:14:06 · answer #4 · answered by one_fishslayer 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your a real dog lover, go ahead, he might be unstable due to the missing femur, but if you want a dog becuase you just want one and to be so called "cool" ehhhhhh im a little uneasy about that
2007-12-16 13:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Damon L 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋
She'll learn to walk real well. just make sure she finds a real good home.
2007-12-16 13:13:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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he will be ok and learn how to walk with 3 feet. my dog got attacked today,
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2007-12-16 13:12:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋