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I have a 120 lb. rotti, with a torn ACL. I have been to the Vet. but I have concerns on, to do the surgery or not to do the surgery. I have heard from poeple who's dogs have had the surgury and in 2-5 years it happens again. I have also heard from poeple who say NOT to have the surgery , just treat the pain and keep the dog quiet for a few months. Either way it is a long road to recovery. Please only answers from poeple with advise and not sarcasim.
I agree with Jaybay TPLO surgery, especially since your dog is in the high weight range...
My dog had intrascapsular /xtrascapsular but she wasnt a big dog ...
It has only been 6/8weks and she is doing fine , back to her happy self...
The first couple of weeks after surgery is the hardest My husband and I had time off to care for her...
Not having surgery, recovery time 12mths or more and you really have to restrain dogs activity...long term anti-inflammatory medication which can cause other complications.
Surgery , 3mths to 6mths no restraints at 3mths depending on dog as all dogs recover at different rates some slower some faster..anti-inflammatory medications only 4/6wks my dog only needed 2wks,1wks rest then 2wks again and now none....
Goodluck Hope everything works out for both you and your dog...
ne55
My dog had intrascapsular /xtrascapsular but she wasnt a big dog ...
It has only been 6/8weks and she is doing fine , back to her happy self...
The first couple of weeks after surgery is the hardest My husband and I had time off to care for her...
Not having surgery, recovery time 12mths or more and you really have to restrain dogs activity...long term anti-inflammatory medication which can cause other complications.
Surgery , 3mths to 6mths no restraints at 3mths depending on dog as all dogs recover at different rates some slower some faster..anti-inflammatory medications only 4/6wks my dog only needed 2wks,1wks rest then 2wks again and now none....
Goodluck Hope everything works out for both you and your dog...
ne55
Exactly what surgery are you talking about? If it's a matter of trying to sew the ligament back together, do waste your time or money. TPLO surgery is the way to go. My dog completely blew her ACL - there wasn't even a thread of tissue left to hold it together. We tried the wait-and-see method for a month along with anti-inflammatory meds and rest. Didn't work. She was still running on only 3 cylinders.
Chica had TPLO surgery which in VERY simple terms, bypasses repairing the actual ligament and relies on fusing the joint for stability. Rehab exerises like swimming are extremely important for a successful outcome. Luckily, we have a pool and Chica was quickly back on all 4 legs. By waiting so long for the surgery, the joint had already developed pretty severe arthritis and we kept her on a low dose of deramaxx for the rest of her life.
Chica was about 8 years old when she had her surgery and lived to nearly 14. She died of kidney failure but never let the arthritis slow her down. Her sit position looked a bit odd the last two years, but the pain was very well treated.
Chica's surgery was done at Houston's premier vet hospital: Gulf Coast Veterinary Associates. They provide better care than some hospitals I've had to stay in. Truly, the care is that awesome. I've had 3 of my 4 dogs spend time with them and while it's very expensive, it was worth every last penny.
Chica was an athletetic dog, and we were able to give her 6 more years of being herself with surgery and rehab. The surgeon at Gulf Coast was a little worried about us not bringing Chica in for physical therapy, but we proved ourselves and she had a remarkable recovery.
Bottom line, if this were my dog, I would go for the TPLO surgery hands down. Just make certain to discuss rehab requirements before it's done.
Chica had TPLO surgery which in VERY simple terms, bypasses repairing the actual ligament and relies on fusing the joint for stability. Rehab exerises like swimming are extremely important for a successful outcome. Luckily, we have a pool and Chica was quickly back on all 4 legs. By waiting so long for the surgery, the joint had already developed pretty severe arthritis and we kept her on a low dose of deramaxx for the rest of her life.
Chica was about 8 years old when she had her surgery and lived to nearly 14. She died of kidney failure but never let the arthritis slow her down. Her sit position looked a bit odd the last two years, but the pain was very well treated.
Chica's surgery was done at Houston's premier vet hospital: Gulf Coast Veterinary Associates. They provide better care than some hospitals I've had to stay in. Truly, the care is that awesome. I've had 3 of my 4 dogs spend time with them and while it's very expensive, it was worth every last penny.
Chica was an athletetic dog, and we were able to give her 6 more years of being herself with surgery and rehab. The surgeon at Gulf Coast was a little worried about us not bringing Chica in for physical therapy, but we proved ourselves and she had a remarkable recovery.
Bottom line, if this were my dog, I would go for the TPLO surgery hands down. Just make certain to discuss rehab requirements before it's done.
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