[copsmom]

Copper has had a limp since 6 weeks and after many trips to his vet and no answers we went to another vet he said he was sure it is dysplasia. He suggested surgery where they cut part of the bone. I would never do anything that drastic without looking into every other option available.

My problem is that we live in a small town in south georgia with limited vetrinary options. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good vet that could handle this problem. My son lives in Orlando but I don't know where to start to look for the best vet. Any suggestions will be very appreciated and I don't care about the distance I have to go, I just want to ensure he have a painfree life.

 

[copsmom]

Copper just turned 1. The only reason I would even consider this surgery is to alliviate his pain. He has some days where he is in pain and does't put any weight on his leg at all.

 

[copsmom]

Thanks for all the in put. Surgery would also be the last resort for me too. I am certainly going to get another opion from someone more experienced with this breed and this problem. The last vet I talked to said Rimadyl could cause liver problems and we should use it as little as possible. Has your dog had any problems with the medicine? About the only thing the two vets I have seen agree on are that it is not pana because the femur head doesn't fit tightly into the socket. I saw the x-ray and there is some space there.Thanks everyone for all your suggestions.