Thank you Sally! She doesn't seem any better on it today either. I will keep an eye on her, I even tried to look at it, and cannot find where he clipped it off...
I've nothing constructive to add or say, you seem to have all the basis covered and are doing just a fantastic job of being Dudes's voice. Just wanted to let...
Daisy's hips are doing absolutely great and you would never know my little pup had hip issues but now she will be going in for her right elbow. It has VERY...
Max had surgery on his left elbow and right hip 10 days ago and has a soft cast on his elbow. The cast acts as a fairly solid support so the elbows,IMO are a...
"As to cost, we live in So. Calif.and we are being charged about the same for the hips and elbows, about $2500 for each elbow" We live in So Cal too. Where...
Know the area well, I lived in Hermosa Beach for ten years. We live in Thousand Oaks now and Max's surgery took place at Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group,...
Mary, Is Ranger recovered? Sally ... She doesn't seem any better on it today either. I will keep an eye on her, I even tried to look at it, and cannot find ...
Thanks for checking on Ranger Sally! She is still favoring, but I am making her play on it a little more. Funny she doesn't limp when chasing the ball only...
Perhaps a little Neosporin. Try a little, then see if she'll wear a sock for a while. It will keep it from getting infected (the sock will keep it off your...
The elbow is not quite as bad for recovery time..but everything else is pretty much the same. My dog was able to walk without assistance..that was the only...
Hello everyone Haven't posted for a long time but have been reading everyone's posts and sharing in your joys and sadnesses from afar. Am feeling very happy...
Thanks for the suggestions Sally! She has turned the corner and is no longer limping on it. I took her for her first walk yesterday since she hurt her pad and...
Well we did it! After the cut pad healed and she no longer limped or even noticed it, I took Ranger to the dog park last night for her first visit since her...
Thats great news...congrates to both of you, job well done and you should both be proud! I can't wait till Max is back playing with other dogs. As I type Max...
I took my South African Boerboel to the vet for a visit and consult on hip dysplasia and when I mentioned TPO he said that it was an outdated procedure. He...
Outdated? I don't think it is. In fact TPO is considered corrective surgery where replacement is considered a salvage procedure. Jan ... From: wyzord7 To:...
Daisy had elbow surgery on last Wednesday. The following Sunday, she began having diarrhea issues. So the surgeon said to stop all medications. She has not...
From my vet and I have done this with Ranger also. White Rice and plain yogurt. I gave a cup of each twice a day. The rice helps bind the stools and yogurt...
As I understand it...Total hip replacement doesn't last real long in dogs and it not recommended for young dogs because it wouldn't last their lifetime. TPO...
Mary, Such fantastic news. Congrats on your achievement! It is such a relief. Now...on to living with a normal pooch! All the best. Debbie & Annie Bo Fanny...
Hi, try giving her 1/4 cup pure canned pumpkin 2x a day. It really helps. Jan ... From: Jennifer To: tpo@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2007 11:23...
I just want to chime in here on the surgeries. TPO is not outdated. It is actually the #1 surgery for pups. But, it requires the hips be in good shape - no...