DallasFrenchie
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Hello and Happy Friday Eve,
Last week was Brady's vet appointment because I had hoped to get his OFA-CHIC certification. He was scheduled to get his hips and elbows x-rayed, but after viewing and discussing the hip x-ray we agreed it was moot to continue because his patella/hips are so poor.
Vet told me he would need a hip replacement eventually, and mentioned a surgery on his left patella I could get done now (prior to when inevitable lameness, injury, or accident would require it) that would help his longevity. He was returned to the exam room to test for patellar luxation, and he was diagnosed with a grade 4 on his left and grade 2 to 3/4 on his right.
I didn't know what to expect, obviously not something this bad, but the news broke my heart. I am so concerned about his quality of life diminishing as he ages (he's only 2). He's still incredibly active and I am trying to break all of his jumping habits (on and off the couch/car/bed) and make sure to avoid stairs. I am going to get a second opinion just in case, but I will likely schedule the elective surgery on his left patella in the next few weeks and I am starting him on a joint supplement.
I am also going to ask the vet about injections (like Pentosan), has anyone tried that or similar on their frenchie? Does anyone have any experience with maintaining a frenchie with grade 3-4 patellar luxation?
Thanks for reading
Last week was Brady's vet appointment because I had hoped to get his OFA-CHIC certification. He was scheduled to get his hips and elbows x-rayed, but after viewing and discussing the hip x-ray we agreed it was moot to continue because his patella/hips are so poor.
Vet told me he would need a hip replacement eventually, and mentioned a surgery on his left patella I could get done now (prior to when inevitable lameness, injury, or accident would require it) that would help his longevity. He was returned to the exam room to test for patellar luxation, and he was diagnosed with a grade 4 on his left and grade 2 to 3/4 on his right.
I didn't know what to expect, obviously not something this bad, but the news broke my heart. I am so concerned about his quality of life diminishing as he ages (he's only 2). He's still incredibly active and I am trying to break all of his jumping habits (on and off the couch/car/bed) and make sure to avoid stairs. I am going to get a second opinion just in case, but I will likely schedule the elective surgery on his left patella in the next few weeks and I am starting him on a joint supplement.
I am also going to ask the vet about injections (like Pentosan), has anyone tried that or similar on their frenchie? Does anyone have any experience with maintaining a frenchie with grade 3-4 patellar luxation?
Thanks for reading
