... There aren't many cons of TPO. One is the possible risk of failure as in any procedure. Once there is a successful outcome, the dog as hips that are...
Brindle is a 9 mos old english mastiff. Had some trouble after the second surgery. It didn't have to do with the actual TPO itself, If you have read the...
There is not a single thing that regret about doing my True's TPO. I'm so happy to have a dog that can run and play and most of all...is on no pain meds at...
I would like to know what your surgeons have told you all about any excercise after surgery. Did your vets suggest any leash walks or strict confinement for...
Please clarify...then i will be more than happy cto share more info when you say after TPO do you mean after the recovery period 1-2 months after the TPO or...
Our 11 mo pup had TPO2 4 weeks after TPO1. She was 7 mo at the first surgery. Here were the Dr's orders: 0-4 weeks post-TPO1: Total confinement (crate, small...
Well, this is just my experience, but 8-12 weeks my dr encouraged activity. He said building muscle in his back legs would be very benefical for his hips. I...
Hello, We did a little walking during the firat few weeks, we went back to the vet once a week and after the final visit which was at 10 weeks we started to...
Brindle is 5wks post TPO #2. If you have read my previous posts, she was hospitalized for 3 1/2 wks after the second hip. She has been home for a week now...
Brix is 7/8 months post TPO's, but recently had to have some surgery on his foot. He really seemed to get depressed, and didn't want to eat. I boiled a turkey...
True quit eating after his 2nd TPO. It didn't help that he had an operation on his front leg 3 weeks after the 2nd hip. I was frantic trying to get him to eat...
... That has to be the best one I've ever heard! And I thought I was being extravagant with turkey oatmeal. It's amazing what we do for these guys. I love...
After My dog had his TPO's done, his appetite was awful. What cured him was a combo chiropractic & accupuncture! After a few treatments, he was eating and...
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Hi all, Thanks so much for all the info you have given me regarding TPO/FHO and my Winston. As you recall, he is 7 mos old and has severe hip dysplasia and ED....
Marylee, I still remember well the smell of hot mashed potatoes at 6am. Not too appetizing. True still hasn't produced the plastic form his gut. He got quite...
Dante had his post op x-rays done last Thursday. The vet gave him a mild sedative because he's so energetic. Here comes the question I have...have any of...
Pumpkin!!!! Canned pure pumpkin with Dante's food could really help. I give True about a quarter cup per meal. Make sure it's pure and not the kind for making...
pumpkin helps with diarrhea? I thought it was good for constipation... how can it be good for both? I called the university urgent vet care line, they...
Pumpkin works both ways. It helps with either diarrhea or constipation. I don't know why. You can cook the hamburger in the microwave too. Boiling or...
I don't remember how big Dante is, but for medium to large dogs, a vet I worked for recommended a children's dose of Immodium according to package directions,...
I guess it's time to get new pumpkin. Dante hasn't gone since earlier last night, I woke up twice in the middle of the night and he didn't seem real...
True used to be a chronic diarrhea dog. About once a month he would start and it would last any where from a day to a week. 2 years ago I started giving him a...
... Ok, curiosity got the best of me, so I had to do some research to find out why pumpkin is good for treating both constipation and diarrhea. Pumpkin is high...
Goodness gracious! You are just a wealth of information! I have started giving Dante a dollop of pumpkin with his rice and hamburger. I thought he was over...
Hi all, It looks like we lost that window of opportunity to do the TPO. His hips are shot. Where there once (at least on 5/27) was a hip socket on both...
What about a total hip replacement through the vet that was going to give a big discount to a relative/friend? Marylee ... His ... socket ... there ... not ......