... Diana- This is interesting to me. If they are starting to doubt procedure, what do they recommend for very young dogs with severe HD? Our Annie is doing...
I am so scared and nervous about the TPO especially since reading the post concerning not doing them anymore....I hope they are wrong,but I intend to call my...
Good luck Julie... keep us posted. would love to hear what your vet says about TPO! Stacy Hopkins **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch...
Hi Julie - I hardly ever respond...being the mom of an Irish Setter 7 years past 2 TPO's...he is doing just fine! No signs of any arthritis - happy and ...
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julie -- there may be some thought going on about TPO as a standard surgery, but rest assured, many people whose dogs have had it have seen excellent results,...
Hi, My Rott, Odus, had TPO done when he was 1 year old (last summer) and so far he has not had any problems with his hip. He runs and plays like normal. As...
I am so relieved to hear all the success stories!! Max definately needs the help on the right side so I am hoping that the other person who posted had some...
Julie, This is my advice to you, and remember it is only my opinion. I would only consider a TPO from a university. I would not go to a private clinic for the...
It's been a long time since I posted too but my GSD turned 2 in April and had both hips done (not at the same time) about 18 months ago. His last surgery was...
I have to disagree that vet schools are not in the business of making money. The vet college that I take True to charges as much if not more than the private...
Who does the surgies at vet schools? Students? Or professors? Or students supervised by professors? Or professors being observed by students? I am just...
The professors do the surgery. What I meant is they do not let money get in the way of decisions and that to me is a huge thing. They have a lot of education...
Since the vet schools are there to teach, students do much of the work. I don't know who did Shiner's first TPO (in 1994), but I know the second one was...
Hi all! My 7 month old male german shepherd puppy had a TPO on his left hip 3 weeks ago. He cries every time he gets up, or moves from one side to the other....
I don't *think* he should be in that much pain that far out. I'd take him back to the vet or for sure call ASAP especially if he's not eating and he seemed...
Has he been confined in a crate the whole time? Has he slipped or jumped or ran since surgery? Have you used a sling to take the weight off his hips when he...
I agree you need an experienced surgeon, IMO a specialist in orthopedic surgery is a must. I remember Diana you had a horrific experience with your private...
The surgeon is a specialist boarded in ortho, general and oncology surgies. He comes highly recommended from my regular vet. I would be more leery of a...
Their is absolutely no truth that vet schools are better than private practice surgeons. Alameda East vet clinic is considered one of the best.( Seen on animal...
Try to get a procedure done at a big vet school and see how long it takes to get an appointment. I was told at Ohio State that for a tpo I would have to wait ...
--We have kept him confined to our laundry room, we have covered our floor with rubber backed rugs, and we have been VERY careful with him. I called, and am...
Hello all My 11 month old Golden Retriever is scheduled to have the TPO surgery June 20th. I know the recovery period is 3 months. My question for people whose...
Our Black Lab, Molly, just had TPO surgery 3 weeks ago and we keep her entertained with different chew toys or rawhide and we try to switch them out so she...
That's a great idea - switching out the toys. I think we will try that. Henry always watches Animal Planet when we are at work, but I was thinking of trying to...
If you ask your vet they will give you tranquilizers. It keeps your dog very tired and lazy. Our German Shepherd was very active and they just gave him...
That's an idea to. I am not sure how comfortable I am with doing that, but I will definitely talk to the vet about this option. I suppose I might change my...
i am not a fan of unnecessary medications myself, but the tranquilizers made both my life and my dog's easier during TPO recovery. she was just not so anxious...
an addendum -- i found the tranquilizers particularly helpful after the first two weeks, as by that time, morgan was under the impression that she was totally...
I can turn that around and ask you why the vet schools are so booked up, becasue they are good. Also it is because orthopedic problems are the number one...
I really don't now why this has turned into an argument for or against vet schools versus private practice. The owner should pick what they are comfortable...
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