Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Fluffy; The Pup That Underwent Ligament Surgery For Dog Knuckling And Survived

By Jose Hamilton


Although nobody wants to admit it, the harsh reality is that our beloved furry pets are prone to getting old just like their human counterparts. As a result, they are also prone to suffer from Dog Knuckling that afflict them since the young age. These afflictions vary from pet to pet as they are dependant on a number of factors such as size, shape and luck, yes luck.

Like any pet owner, one should take note of when their pet is acting out of the ordinary and be on the lookout for scar tissue that may be a result of the animal trying to compensate for the injury. At this point, it would be best advised to see a vet see what is wrong. Although, it is perfectly normal to consult a veterinarian during times of crisis. Your puppy should be familiar with it s doctor in the same manner that you as a pet owner go to the doctor at least once every six months just to check your bill of health.

Of course not every pet owner fits the mould of what is happening to Fluffy, but there sure are many who can relate. Ligament surgery is as safe for dogs as much as it is safe for humans, give a pair of legs or two. Rather tinker with the original ligament, which could result in bigger problems is things are not done right, it s safer to just insert an artificial ligament in the bone. Not only are these kinds of operations more successful but they work for all puppy types, even the big ones.

This is crucial considering that there will be medications administered, before, during and after the procedure and there needs to be certain that nothing has been done, that could possibly react negatively with the medication. Although these procedures have a high success rate, one way to keep it that way is to ensure that the veterinarian s instructions are followed.

Owners need to be aware that like any other major procedure of this nature, be it for canines or humans, once the anaesthesia wears off there will need to know or at the very least a way in which the dog s pain can be managed. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all solution as each pup presents its own set of challenges and risks.

The benefits afforded by a surgery like this for a dog are bountiful. Other than pain relief, successful operations are able to assist dogs in or by completely avoiding arthritis, chronic joint pain and a probability of the source of the operation being required to be performed on any of the remaining legs. Successful surgeries are a great stepping stone in allowing dogs to continue with their quality of life.

However, that quality of life will be limited for the next 6 to 9 months as that is the estimated time it takes for a pet that has undergone a major surgery such as this one to completely heal from.

A ligament replacement for a pet may not seem like something important up until it happens to your beloved version of Fluffy. Regardless, the choice to do so vastly improves the dog s state of health.




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