It does sound like luxating patella - probably best to go to the vets for diagnosis/advice though.
Surgery is not always the only option (and many dogs don't need surgery), but your vet will be able to tell you what grade it is and then you can work from there. My little dog had LP and we...
Or get in a reputable behaviourist who realises that the dominance theory is a load of rubbish.
Or, you could try CM techniques on an aggressive GSD - that will surely end well...
I am having ongoing problems with my dog's digestive system. He was already on a grain free, hypoallergenic kibble, but it did contain rice so, in case this has been contributing to his problems I have switched to Arden Grange sensitive (white fish and potato).
He seems to be doing OK so far...
Thought so, not a very well-designed study is it? I would be more impressed if it was the other way round when you tried the wristband on and did the balance test, not knowing what they were going to do.
Even if they just get you to balance on one leg without touching you at all, most people...
Genuine question here: Did they test your balance without the wristband first, and then with? And did you do the balance test on the random person, with the wristband on first or second?
Yes, not looking forward to long rest period, but I am now more pleased than ever that I have worked so hard on his lead walking!
We're going on holiday tomorrow for a week and then he is having his op when we get back so at least he will have a bit of fun beforehand
Thanks for the replies, doesn't sound as bad as I was expecting!
CC - I was thinking lots of brain games, which I try to do anyway as they help calm him down in the house (and stop him looking for mischief). He usually gets his dinner in a kong/kong wobbler/puzzle ball but I will freeze some...
Does anyone have, or know of dog who has had surgery for LP and can give me an idea of what the recovery is like?
My little dog is booked in for surgery in a couple of weeks time :( The vet will go through the aftercare etc with me then, but any personal experiences would be good.
Also, any...
Not to mention that you are a troll for daring to question the rationale of making an animal suffer for an unspecified period of time so that those involved can pat themselves on the back for being such caring animal lovers...
I'm sorry but how can any vet possible confirm that she will be pain-free. Even if the operation goes smoothly it is major surgery and I can't imagine that anyone can guarantee the outcome...