knee surgery dogs

Ibuprofen and acetopminophen will kill dogs and cats. Acetisalicylic aciid (regular plain aspirin) IS safe for dogs in the correct dose. Check with your vet to see what the appropriate dose would be for your dog based on his breed, age and general condition.

I have a toy/mini poodle named Shadow who is over 12 years old. He weighs 12.5 lbs. He has several serious medical issues including a luxating patella (trick knee) on his right rear leg. Because of his age, and his medical condition, I don't want to chance surgery to repair this as there is more of a risk of fatality from surgery and or anesthesia as he gets older. Unless there is some dire need for surgery, I am looking for a non surgical solution for this problem.

I had the same experience with my English Mastiff (although it was knee surgery and not back surgery). We had to keep her tied to the end of our bed-post to limit her range of motion. All she could do was sit up and lay back down. And this was for 8 weeks, mind you. Not fun for us to watch her go through. Not fun for our other 5 dogs not having their pack-leader (Alpha) around. Not fun for her to have to go through it.

My 12 year old lab/mix had surgery a week ago to repair the severed cruciate ligament in her rear knee. She has not put any weight on the affected leg, and her toes curl ander and drag when she hobbles around on 3 legs. Should she be further along in recovery? I am concerned that the surgery will not be successful. Is this indicative of nerve damage? Is there any thing I can do to help improve outcomes?

I had my total knee replacement surgery August 30, 2012 and thought that I would be as good as new, hahahahaha!!! I have been in such severe pain that at times it is so unbearable I want to scream! I have severe aching pain with many sharp and stabbing pains throughout the day and night that wake me up in tears also. I thought that I would have way better range of motion, not! When I straighten my leg it locks on me just like it did before the surgery, why?

I had meniscus surgery in 2007, last Thursday my aunts dogs got out and I had to run about a block from her house trying to get them. I was find that day, later that night I started developing sharp,dull pain in the back of my knee. I would walk and my knee would give out on me. 4 days later when taking the steps I have to take one by one if I put any pressure or weight on my knee I am in a lot of pain and it feels like it will give out on me.

Shortly after she started limping and under went tplo surgery on her hind knee and than on the other knee. This was the result of a tear in her acl. I was told this is a common problem in dog that are very active. I recomend that you take your dog to have checked right away. It may be nothing but its better to be safe than sorry. This happened to my dog at a very young age.

My 4 year old lab had anterior cruciate surgery on her right knee in Dec. 2007 and on her left knee in Feb. 2008. Her vet said she is recovering well but she still has a hard time getting into a sit position. Is this normal for this time frame. what are the best exercises for her. I take her walking and swimming but the next day she can hardly walk. I also give her glucosomine.

The vet said that about 40% of dogs who have surgery on one leg end up having surgery on the other leg. Just an FYI. They called the procedure either TPLO or TLPO. Can't recall the initials. We saw an orthopedic vet who is great. I trusted him because our regular vet had sent us there before for one of our other dogs, a Dobie/hound mix, who he thought needed a hip replacement and he turned out to be very honest. I was scared to death about it.

what would be her ankle and knee at first she was just favoring it a little over the last week it has gotten to where she cant put weight on it. She wont stay still and is in pain but wants to play..she is in a lot of pain The vet assistant told me surgery would be over $1000 ...

About 7 months after my dog had a TPLO surgery to her left back leg, she started limping on the right one too... We were told that she needed TPLO surgery on that leg also. However, I have been searching online and found out that TPLO is perhaps not the only solution (even for a 80 lbs. dog...) and I believe I now found a good vet that has given us more options beside TPLO but I would need a further opinion...

You need to make an appointment with your vet to have him examined for hip dysplasia and/or a luxating patella. People are sometimes under the misapprehension that only large dogs like German Shepherds get hip dysplasia, while in reality it is possible for ANY breed to have it, no matter how big or small. Small and toy breeds, however, are also prone to something called a luxating patella, the patella being the knee. Its human equivalent would be called a "trick knee".

A reaction to the metal in his right leg required the implant to be removed. The implant in his left knee was NOT removed.... and osteosarcoma formed at the site of the implant. Has anyone else experienced this terrible cancer from having this procedure? Amputation and thousands of dollars later could not save his life....such a tragic loss.

i was hooked for 8 years...I've stopped abusing oxycontin Nov 15...yes i had a couple of relapses...went to surgery again Feb 13....I've got knee issues...right knee replaced in may...left knee acl reconstruction...i had 90 days of clean time before surgery...and i felt so so good...i am off all the meds again and unfortunately detoxing again....im 5 days without pain meds. but i know the process now. if i can help. ask me anything..anything...

Hi there Linda...The sight came up for me....Fortunately, I've read it before..... In my experience with a torn ACL, my Regular Vet said immediate Surgery was needed, too..... I then took him (My Dog) to his Holistic Vet who said Absolutely NOT to surgery.... However, my guy is 20lbs. & I do believe size makes a difference....I understand that there are leg braces for large dogs, that stabalize the knee while it heals....Either on it's own or after surgery.....

I'm over being pregnant. My partner had knee surgery 2weeks ago and I have to do everything cook clean look after him and our daughter. I love them to bits but with not sleeping properly having an extra big baby and possibility of needing a c section for medical reasons (they calculated bub at 7pound last scan at 35weeks) I'm stressed and need rest but can't. Anyone else at the end and taking on a lot??

I had a similar problem and I felt the same, thinking it was cruel to knee my dog in the chest. When I tried it out I got him in the head a couple of times. But eventually it worked. Still he likes to jump but now it is in front of me and not on me. Good luck.

Some of them, yes. Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM found with the "people" meds are fine for dogs. Just make sure to check with your vet on dosages. There are also senior dog foods that contain varying amounts of these ingredients you may want to try as well. You could also check with Dr. Cheng on the Pet Health board here at Med Help for dosages. Does your dog have osteoarthritis or something more serious like hip dysplasia?

It likely is not his toes or paw but I am concerned with his stifle (knee). 85% of all dogs who enter a vet's office with hind leg lameness have injured their cruciate ligament (ACL). This ligament stabilizes the knee and infortunately like the human shoulder; it was not designed by Mother Nature very well. A diagnosis of a cruciate tear will involve a very detailed physical exam and some radiographs.

My dog has had TPLO surgery in both of her knees--in April of 2006 and Feb 2007. Last September, she went lame in one of her knees and the surgeon said it was most likely a meniscus tear. He said it would be find to give her rest and therapy (swimming in local streams and progressively longer walks with massage and not a lot of jumping) and see how that progressed. She had been doing great but you could still hear a click now and then.

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