?? About Little Breed Dogs and Knee Problems

[Lisa/ChefBear]

I've got a ?? for you......does anyone know anything about little breed dogs having knee problems and having their knees "pop out of joint"???

AND having to have knee replacement surgery???

My niece has been told her baby, Oreo will need double knee replacement surgery and is scared to death and trying to make the right decision. She's got a few months, as Oreo has to be at least 18 months old before vet will do surgery and that's about 6 months away.

Help, ideas, suggestions??

Thanks,

Lisa

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

All I know is that I have two little dogs and my knees hurt like hell. I didn't know there was a correlation.

 

[SpiritdancerIA]

I've got a ?? for you......does anyone know anything about little breed dogs having knee problems and having their knees "pop out of joint"???

AND having to have knee replacement surgery???

My niece has been told her baby, Oreo will need double knee replacement surgery and is scared to death and trying to make the right decision. She's got a few months, as Oreo has to be at least 18 months old before vet will do surgery and that's about 6 months away.

Help, ideas, suggestions??

Thanks,

Lisa

Well, the surgery isn't exactly a knee replacement - it's more of a reworking of the structures already there to keep the kneecap from popping in and out (which leads to pain, wearing away of the cartilage of the joint, and early, often crippling, arthritis).

Depending on where your niece lives, getting a second opinion from a veterinary teaching hospital would be a good option. I'd strongly suggest that whoever does the surgery be someone with lots of experience. Vets with lots of experience aren't necessarily limited to teaching hospitals, or even being board-certified in surgery. Where I moved from 2 years ago, the vet who did most of this type of surgery was in general practice, but did LOTS of procedures, and has been doing them for 30+ years, AND is always studying and researching for better ways to fix problems in pets.

Um, yeah, I guess you could say I know a little bit about the subject. Comes from 16 years of practice before "retiring" to spend time with my littles.

I can point you towards some good online info if you'd like. I'd suggest we go to PM or email, since it's kinda off topic here

 

[Belle4562]

It is patellar luxaton - I would and find a good orthopedic vet. I'm not sure what breed your dog is, but I love yorkietalk.com - there is always a ton of information there.

 

[3RingChef]

Hi Lisa,I'm sorry to hear about Oreo's knee problems. As a pampered chef consultant, I don't have specific knowledge about little breed dogs and their knee issues, but I do know that any surgery can be scary and overwhelming for both the pet and owner.One suggestion I have is to consult with a veterinary specialist who has experience with knee replacement surgeries in dogs. They will have the most up-to-date information and can provide the best guidance for your niece and Oreo.In the meantime, it may be helpful for your niece to try some natural remedies and exercises to help strengthen Oreo's knees and potentially delay or avoid surgery. A holistic veterinarian may be able to provide some recommendations in this area.I hope everything works out for Oreo and your niece. Best of luck to them both!Take care,