HELP! Need advice about my Hound dog-update (last post)

**Nobas Mom** · 08-15-2006, 06:32 AM

I just pm'd you for more information... thanks

**Minnie, Patches, and Jesse** · 08-15-2006, 07:08 AM

I am soo sorry.

Feel better, Pup!

**Nobas Mom** · 08-15-2006, 04:06 PM

So, this morning when I got home from work, I let Noba out of the crate, which he was miserable being in...

... and he was walking much better. He is actually bearing weight on his back leg as he walks!! I was so happy. He still won't stand with any weight on it, but after only a little rest and medication, there is already a great improvement!

**RedyreRotties** · 08-15-2006, 05:40 PM

BEWARE of letting him exercise when he's medicated!!! The pain is there for a reason, to keep him from using this leg. Keep him crated as much as possible.

I would indeed seek a second opinion, and from an orthopedic specialist. If you are going to spend the money, you might as well do it at the top of the ladder.

Do some research in your area, find the BEST orthopedic vet, and go see them.

There are options that can give your puppy a very good quality of life. Some are more affordable than others, and some need to be done young, so time is of the essence.

Best of luck, keep us posted.

**Nobas Mom** · 08-15-2006, 10:15 PM

Thanks for the advice. My vet conferred with an orthopedic specialist and called me today. Noba seems like the prime candidate for the Triple Pelvic Osteotomy... so after this initial three weeks of crate confinement, we are gonna talk about the possibility of doing that. We are shooting for the beginning of October. There are a few more things that need to be looked at first, but I am pretty sure this is the option I'm gonna go with. He isn't getting any exercise right now at all. I only let him out of the crate to go outside and go potty, and he stays on a short leash, walks slow, and doesn't go very far!