From the "Break A Leg Monty!!" Dept.

[true_nexus]

Well.. my boy is now in the care of the vet technicians and doctor at my local veterinary clinic

Comments

[touch_my_skin]

Awww poor guy! Needs surgery already? Sounds like you have a reckless little pup there ;)

[true_nexus]

Well...it's a combination of things

[touch_my_skin]

Wow, it's common for the breed? What happens if the surgery isn't done? I'm thinking of all the pet owners who don't realize their dogs may have this issue and it goes untreated...

I'm sure he'll be fine. Maybe a little pouty when he gets home but he'll bounce right back :D

[true_nexus]

Well.. it's not like every dog in the breed gets it but it's "more common" in this breed than in some others :)

Just like how hip dysplasia is shown more in larger breeds like German Sheppards or such than in other breeds.

If the surgery isn't done that one leg will always give him problems - the knee cap doesn't always stay in place and eventually the spot where it's supposed to stay (a groove) becomes a lot less deep over time. So the leg basically becomes "not as good" (I don't want to say "useless" but you get the idea) as it used to be.

Well, pet owners who notice it will or should take their dogs in. Some dogs may be in a lot more pain than others and may yelp or such. Monty never yelped or cried but seeing him hobble around on three legs; I knew it wasn't a lot of fun for him.

:)

nex

[themonkeymafia]

don't be nervous .. he's in good hands :)

[true_nexus]

Ya.. I know..

The girls at the clinic are really nice and they told me to get a hot/cold pack and that they'd show me some rehab exercises for the little guy.

At least this evening I can do a major clean of the homestead to prepare for him coming back tomorrow.

nex

[nat]

AWWWWW! Poor baby!

I'm wishing Monty good luck on his surgery and a speedy recovery.

[katzchen3]

awww..I hope the little guy is ok :( I enjoyed the "tripod" reference though.