Patella Luxation

[Adonissaan]

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Hello all,
We got our rescue from Romania about 6 months ago and she is the light of our lives.
She is one years old approximately. She had a broken leg before being rescued that set itself.
She has been hooping along for a week. Took to the vet who has diagnosed stage 2 patella luxation (nothing found from physiotherapist and vet 5 months ago when we gave her a full MOT). Hard to know if this is linked to the break, but as it’s the same leg it probably is in some way.
The vet has said probably best to operate but not absolutely necessary. The quote is huge (around £10k).
I’ll pay if I have to. My insurance won’t cover because it was previously broken. But for my purses sake but most importantly my dogs, is there anything else others have done? I’ve been reading success stories for stage 1 and 2 with physio etc. I have physio coming out later this week for opinions too.
I don’t want her having anymore trauma than needed. Vet has told me she isn’t in pain, it’s just more bothersome until she clicks it back into place.
I’ve ordered a joint supplement. This week only getting 15 mins walks multiple times a day as advised. She’s also on the skinny but healthy side which I will keep her at for her joints sakes.
My main thing is I don’t want her to be a dog that only gets 15 mins walks. I want her to be the happiest dog who goes on the decent walks she enjoys (just one hour at the moment as advised by physio prior to this issue) I don’t want her to be disabled this young in life, so if I have to pay the pennies I will.
TIA XXX

 

[JoanneF]

I don't have an answer but it's lovely to hear how devoted you are to her. She is a lucky girl.

 

[Adonissaan]

I don't have an answer but it's lovely to hear how devoted you are to her. She is a lucky girl.

Aw thank you so much

 

[Mum of Ted]

We have a 2 and half yr old male springer/cocker/ poodle mix. He's always walked a little funny but never showed pain or reluctant to do anything. We've started with a new trainer as his reactivity is in need of support...they have noticed he sometimes limps. Anyway, after vet visit and xray he has been diagnosed with patella luxation in both back legs.
Stage 2. To operate on both legs will be about £6000. Our insurance doesn't cover that amount per yr.
We're back at the vets tomorrow as DH didn't ask many questions when Ted was diagnosed today. Would the op be life changing? He's not in pain but am wondering what should we be doing differently, if anything, to ensure his life is a comfortable one aswell as a fun and fulfilled one?
Thankyou

 

[Adonissaan]

We have a 2 and half yr old male springer/cocker/ poodle mix. He's always walked a little funny but never showed pain or reluctant to do anything. We've started with a new trainer as his reactivity is in need of support...they have noticed he sometimes limps. Anyway, after vet visit and xray he has been diagnosed with patella luxation in both back legs.
Stage 2. To operate on both legs will be about £6000. Our insurance doesn't cover that amount per yr.
We're back at the vets tomorrow as DH didn't ask many questions when Ted was diagnosed today. Would the op be life changing? He's not in pain but am wondering what should we be doing differently, if anything, to ensure his life is a comfortable one aswell as a fun and fulfilled one?
Thankyou

Hello,

I am not an expert but can tell you what we have been up to. Our doggy was also stage 2 and recommended surgery from vets.

We went to the physio who gave us a stretching and muscle development plan and we also do hydrotherapy once per week. She is greatly improved. She might never be 100% but definitely worth trying that before going surgery route.

Hope all goes well <3

 

[JoanneF]

If you do choose to have surgery, would your insurance cover one leg in one year, and the other leg in the next year?

 

[Mum of Ted]

Hello,

I am not an expert but can tell you what we have been up to. Our doggy was also stage 2 and recommended surgery from vets.

We went to the physio who gave us a stretching and muscle development plan and we also do hydrotherapy once per week. She is greatly improved. She might never be 100% but definitely worth trying that before going surgery route.

Hope all goes well <3

Thanks for the info...have you changed your dogs walking routine? As in , length of time, off lead, running , jumping containment...

 

[Mum of Ted]

If you do choose to have surgery, would your insurance cover one leg in one year, and the other leg in the next year?

Yes, it covers up to £6000 a year so that would be an option.

 

[Mum of Ted]

Have spoken to vets today, and Ted's back right leg is a stage 3 so he is booked in for an operation next friday for 1 leg.

 

[JudyN]

I hope it all goes well, MoT.

 

[JoanneF]

Please let us know how it goes.

 

[Mum of Ted]

Ted has his operation on his back right leg yesterday. He's home now, it all went well and he's feeling sleepy, and a little out of sorts as expected.
He needs the 'lampshade' on for about 10 days until the vet sees him for a check up but he'll be crated for 4 weeks. This will be a period of strict on the lead toilet breaks in garden to begin with and then short walks of mins also on lead. No jumping, playing or over exercise of any kind.
He's on some strong pain killers for 30 days and hopefully as long as we are spot on with restricting his movements he is going to make a full recovery.
This is the plan, as xrays showed his back left leg will definitely need the same operation soon after so we are thankful for Waggle pet insurance which has made this time less stressful for us

 

[JoanneF]

Fingers crossed for an uneventful recovery.

 

[Mum of Ted]

Ted looking very sorry for himself.

 

[Flobo]

Awww, poor boy! Glad the op went well and also wishing him a gentle, but perfect, recovery.

 

[JudyN]

Poor lad - I hope he has a swift recovery xx

 

[Hemlock]

All the best for Ted's recovery