Quote Originally Posted by Crayons09 View Post
alysser- its horrible isn't it. I wish I could do more for him and make his so called breeder pay for how much pain he is in. Ole is only one and he acts older then my parents dog Sadie who is 6 years old. When people meet him they always think he is older then what he is, not just because of his looks but because how he walks. Its really isn't fair that they have to go thru all of this. I'm sorry your Sassy had to deal with the pain of arthritis and had to go at such a young age. I honestly wonder how their "breeders" can sleep at night.
I plan on doing everything I can to make him the happiest basset around. Right now he is asleep on the couch
You know, I have no idea how they sleep at night. I was so sure her breeder was reputable, her parents and grandparents had many titles. I don't know honestly, and maybe I should have looked into it. But when money is involved people will do anything as long as they aren't enduring the pain themselves!

He is only one, and maybe the procedure would be painful, but would it be successful in the long run? I know you probably don't want Ole enduring that kind of surgery but if it has awesome long-term results it may be something to consider. Would you consider getting a second opinion? Possibly a vet who specializes in bones or something even?