Hello,
Sorry you're having complications after the spay.
I think that you should definitely have a heart to heart with your family vet to try to understand what may be going on inside.
At the same time, I would have them double check your "wound closures" which make me a little bit nervous... Without appropriate wound care, an infection or ...
Bantaboy,
On second thought, some of your questions were never answered:
* Does this sound like a dog that does need surgery?
No question in my mind! Dogs can compensate but it doesn't mean that they are not in pain or that they can't hurt themselves some more.
* TTA and TPLO seem so drastic what if they fail?
ANY procedure can fail, including...
Hi Bantaboy,
Not to add any confusion, but I also would prefer the TPLO for a Golden... and I'm a surgeon :-)
I think that you should find an ACVS surgeon you trust and who has lots of experience with whatever procedure they use, rather than trying to find a "TTA surgeon" if there's such a thing. As Dr Dew wrote, TTA is no better than TPLO as...
Hi Doggiebuddie,
I'm really sorry about your situation...
I would highly suggest you discuss a referral to a specialist with your family vet.
And I would suggest either an internal medicine specialist who handles chemo, or an oncologist, with is a cancer specialist. Please don't be scared by the word chemo. It can be simple, affordable and with few s...
Sure, it can be a number of other conditions. Cancer is a possibility, not a certainty.
X-rays and an ultrasound would be indicated.
In my area, specialists in internal medicine do ultrasounds. You might want to discuss a referral with your vet.
Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS
Pet surgeon and author of a free, weekly newsletter for true pet lovers, avail...
You're welcome.
Take care of yourself.
Phil Zeltzman, DVM, DACVS
Pet surgeon and author of a free, weekly newsletter for true pet lovers, available at DrPhilZeltzman.com
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