Comments on: Canine Knee Surgery on Both Knees at the Same Time http://dogkneeligament.com/surgical-options/canine-knee-surgery-on-both-knees-at-the-same-time/ Information on dog knee injuries and treatment options for torn/ruptured CCL in dogs Fri, 04 May 2012 01:42:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dominique Herbig http://dogkneeligament.com/surgical-options/canine-knee-surgery-on-both-knees-at-the-same-time/#comment-3273 Dominique Herbig Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:09:42 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=116#comment-3273 Our active two year old Pitbull mix went in to the vet a few weeks ago with a slight limp, he found that her right cruciate ligament had torn and she needed surgery. After the Xrays he found the left ligament also fraying and suggested we do surgery in a few months (We opted for the Nylon thread technique.) Sammy duly went in for surgery and had a horrible reaction to one of the medications- she had to be pumped full of cortisone and came home all shaved with no operation. It was decided to leave it for a few weeks while we figure out the best way forward. However, a week ago, in a burst of energy, she ruptured the left (less serious) ligament and couldnt put any weight on it. She went in this morning for surgery on both legs- I am dreading both the surgery and the rehabilitation process when she comes home. Any tips on how to make her the most comfortable? She’s obviously going to be immobile… Our active two year old Pitbull mix went in to the vet a few weeks ago with a slight limp, he found that her right cruciate ligament had torn and she needed surgery. After the Xrays he found the left ligament also fraying and suggested we do surgery in a few months (We opted for the Nylon thread technique.) Sammy duly went in for surgery and had a horrible reaction to one of the medications- she had to be pumped full of cortisone and came home all shaved with no operation. It was decided to leave it for a few weeks while we figure out the best way forward. However, a week ago, in a burst of energy, she ruptured the left (less serious) ligament and couldnt put any weight on it. She went in this morning for surgery on both legs- I am dreading both the surgery and the rehabilitation process when she comes home. Any tips on how to make her the most comfortable? She’s obviously going to be immobile…

]]> By: Sarah http://dogkneeligament.com/surgical-options/canine-knee-surgery-on-both-knees-at-the-same-time/#comment-1351 Sarah Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:40:27 +0000 http://dogkneeligament.com/?p=116#comment-1351 Our Yorkie/Poodle mix had a double CCL repair 4 days ago. We were very apprehensive about having both knees done, but since he was unable to stand up it seemed the only way to go. He weighs 22 pounds and is 3 years old. He was in the doggie hospital for 2 days following the surgery. When we got him home, we had to help hold up his hindquarters for him to urinate. He would stand for only a couple of seconds, then sit down. After being home for two days he has begun taking small steps and is obviously in pain. One huge concern (to me!) was that he didn't have a BM until this morning. I was wondering how on earth he would manage to squat to do his business, but thank goodness the little fellow was able to do so. He has been drinking lots of water, I assume because of the pain meds and/or antibiotics. His appetite is excellent and he is getting the "sparkle" back in his eyes. I'm dreading the point where he feels better and will have to be "corralled" or kept on a leash for 6-8 weeks. We got an old baby playpen down from the attic and have been using it to keep him safe if one of us can't be in the room with him for a few minutes. So far, so good! Our Yorkie/Poodle mix had a double CCL repair 4 days ago. We were very apprehensive about having both knees done, but since he was unable to stand up it seemed the only way to go. He weighs 22 pounds and is 3 years old.

He was in the doggie hospital for 2 days following the surgery. When we got him home, we had to help hold up his hindquarters for him to urinate. He would stand for only a couple of seconds, then sit down. After being home for two days he has begun taking small steps and is obviously in pain.

One huge concern (to me!) was that he didn’t have a BM until this morning. I was wondering how on earth he would manage to squat to do his business, but thank goodness the little fellow was able to do so. He has been drinking lots of water, I assume because of the pain meds and/or antibiotics. His appetite is excellent and he is getting the “sparkle” back in his eyes.

I’m dreading the point where he feels better and will have to be “corralled” or kept on a leash for 6-8 weeks. We got an old baby playpen down from the attic and have been using it to keep him safe if one of us can’t be in the room with him for a few minutes.

So far, so good!

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