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Canine hip replacement question ??

grege345
grege345 Posts: 3,515
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My little buddy has a faulty hip. He's not even a year old and he already has a limp. Vet took an X-ray and its clear that its not normal. So I was wondering if anybody here has gone thru with this?imageimage
LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    I did it with my old buddy. Didn't take but he was a bit older. It was over 4K. I would talk to the vet about the odds of it taking. Sorry

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    He said there is a95% success rate. However the recover time is like 2 months. Not to mention I don't have a house that would be good for recovery. Wood floors, stairs etc. he also mentioned the price tag of about 4k. I'd pay it without hesitation
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Little Steven
    Little Steven Posts: 28,817
    I wish you the best of luck. He is young so go for it. The second try at the operation was the hardest decision I ever made.

    Steve 

    Caledon, ON

     

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  • dfrelich
    dfrelich Posts: 104
    I say go for it. My 7 years old dog has a renal failure starting at 5. It had meant special dog food, medication and every six month for kidney cleaning. Around 300 a month average. She's the most loyal dog. I wouldn't put her down. She teaches my family what loyality is all about.
    X-Large & Large
    Frederick County, MD
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    You just broke my heart. I have not gone through this so I have nothing to offer you except prayers.
    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • CPARKTX
    CPARKTX Posts: 2,095
    Which procedure are they recommending? One hip or both?
    LBGE & SBGE.  Central Texas.  
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    CPARKTX said:
    Which procedure are they recommending? One hip or both?

    one hip. Where the ball meets the socket is where the problem is. The socket doesn't form a full C around the ball. I'm just worried about the recovery.
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • CPARKTX
    CPARKTX Posts: 2,095
    My one year old Golden had a double (both hips) TPO. It is tough on the dog and takes an owner who will baby them for several weeks....the need to be crated, only going out on leash to go to the bathroom. However, the recovery can be complete and dogs can generally have a full, pain free life. I don't regret our decision to do it at all; tough at the time and expensive but our dog is nor five and continues to live a good life. I recommend using a specialist that does these procedures regularly. Also ask which procedure they will use and pros/cons of the options...
    LBGE & SBGE.  Central Texas.  
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  • Miked125
    Miked125 Posts: 481
    ugh, that sucks. Good luck.
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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
    Sorry man. That's tough. They're like children.
    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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