Anyone with Angular Limb Deformity? - Page 2

Mikey T · 06-16-2010, 08:02 PM

The causes are numerious, gentics, trauma to growth plates, improper nutrition (most often over feeding and over supplementing with calcium). Long nails is not on that list.

Dwarfed Dogs, What exactly is going on in there Part 3

Cassidy · 11-10-2010, 01:59 PM

Has anyone done the surgery? Our vet has recommended the surgery for Fergus- as his leg is really turned around and crooked... now causing pain and giving out under him.

I'm really nervous about this and would love to hear from anyone who has gone through this.

Mikey T · 11-10-2010, 07:18 PM

Personnal I would not go the surgery route until the dog is an adult. If the dog is in pain and having stability issue you really don't have much choice.

I do know that Terry's Moe had surgery and did very well afterwards.

smitte21 · 11-11-2010, 01:26 AM

How old is he? Has he even finished growing yet?

Cassidy · 11-23-2010, 07:34 PM

@MikeyT: We went ahead with the surgery because Fergus was done growing in length and height, though sure to pack on a few more pounds. We figured it was better to move ahead with this while he's still fairly trim. If we waited too long, the specialist was fairly sure he would lose use of the leg and have chronic arthritis. The specialist we chose has owned bassets and done a lot of work in this area.

The deformity was quite severe with almost a 70° angle to the side. We really didn't have much choice, as his quality of life would have suffered.

The surgery was a success as far as we know. He's doing great and off pain meds. Now we just have to keep him from too much activity over the next 6 weeks.

I feel that this is the right choice for him. We're seeing improved functionality already- even though the surgery was 10 days ago. I will post on his progress in case anyone else has to do this. Glad to hear Terry's Mo is doing well.

Thanks for the support.

Mikey T · 11-23-2010, 08:12 PM

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We figured it was better to move ahead with this while he's still fairly trim.

If you are dilligent about maintaining proper body condition i.e. feeding less. remaining fit and trim is not a real problem and the best thing to do for the long term health of the dog.

ebertje · 04-26-2011, 01:20 PM

@ Cassidy If you don't mind me asking...how much did the surgery cost? I only ask because we are at the point where we have to wait and see with our dog. Right now his deformity isn't too bad, it just causes a slight limp. But he's still a puppy (11 months) and we're crossing our fingers that the deformity won't get any worse and he's done growing (at least his skeletal growth). I know it's a pretty extreme surgery, but was afraid to ask the vet how much something like that would cost.

Annie714 · 04-26-2011, 04:13 PM

How is Fergus doing now? It's been a while since his surgery.

11-11-2010, 01:26 AM	#14 (permalink)
smitte21 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: WI Posts: 295	How old is he? Has he even finished growing yet? __________________ Proud owner handler of AKC/UKC Ch. Olde Fashion Agent 99, CGC, TDInc. and Beauregard Smith, CGC www.savybassets.net

04-26-2011, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
ebertje Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 2	@Cassidy @ Cassidy If you don't mind me asking...how much did the surgery cost? I only ask because we are at the point where we have to wait and see with our dog. Right now his deformity isn't too bad, it just causes a slight limp. But he's still a puppy (11 months) and we're crossing our fingers that the deformity won't get any worse and he's done growing (at least his skeletal growth). I know it's a pretty extreme surgery, but was afraid to ask the vet how much something like that would cost.

04-26-2011, 04:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	How is Fergus doing now? It's been a while since his surgery. __________________ Blog about the antics of Annie and I. http://thechickandthehound.blogspot.com

06-16-2010, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,717	The causes are numerious, gentics, trauma to growth plates, improper nutrition (most often over feeding and over supplementing with calcium). Long nails is not on that list. Dwarfed Dogs, What exactly is going on in there Part 3

11-10-2010, 01:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Cassidy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 165	Has anyone done the surgery? Our vet has recommended the surgery for Fergus- as his leg is really turned around and crooked... now causing pain and giving out under him. I'm really nervous about this and would love to hear from anyone who has gone through this.

11-10-2010, 07:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mikey T Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: West Warrwick, RI Posts: 7,717	Personnal I would not go the surgery route until the dog is an adult. If the dog is in pain and having stability issue you really don't have much choice. I do know that Terry's Moe had surgery and did very well afterwards.

11-23-2010, 07:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cassidy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 165	@MikeyT: We went ahead with the surgery because Fergus was done growing in length and height, though sure to pack on a few more pounds. We figured it was better to move ahead with this while he's still fairly trim. If we waited too long, the specialist was fairly sure he would lose use of the leg and have chronic arthritis. The specialist we chose has owned bassets and done a lot of work in this area. The deformity was quite severe with almost a 70° angle to the side. We really didn't have much choice, as his quality of life would have suffered. The surgery was a success as far as we know. He's doing great and off pain meds. Now we just have to keep him from too much activity over the next 6 weeks. I feel that this is the right choice for him. We're seeing improved functionality already- even though the surgery was 10 days ago. I will post on his progress in case anyone else has to do this. Glad to hear Terry's Mo is doing well. Thanks for the support.

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