Confirmed by x rays yesterday, my beloved black lab has got severe hip dispacia. I feel terrible for him, hes only 7, and must have been in agony for some time. We are going to try and manage the condition through drugs, but the vet did mention surgery. Part of me thinks this would be great, as its the only way of getting rid of the condition. But part of me is doubtful. Its a huge operation, with about a 14 week recovery time, and he needs to have both legs done, so he will be out of action for 6 months. He wont be able to go upstairs, no exercise and wont be able to walk etc... I dont know how we would cope with this as a family. Im currently not working, but hope to be soon. DH is forces, so may very well be away. DD is almost 3, and my dog will need a LOT of care. So does anyone have a dog thats had this op/ or know of one, and how was it, and how is the dog afterwards.. and how are they say 6 months after recoverY.
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Anyone know a dog whos had a hip replacement...... how did it go.
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shoptilidrop · 21/10/2008 14:36
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