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rmasonschneider
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Jan 27, 2015

Hip dysplasia in labs need advice from the experienced

Our 10year old lab is having a real hard time with his hip to a point where a short sprint at the dog run will keep him from walking one of the legs for the rest of the day. I've read through some of...
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rmasonschneider
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Jan 27, 2015
dturm wrote:
What surgery?

Femoral head ostectomy (FHO usually done in dogs <50#), total hip replacement (THR), triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO usually done in young dogs) or pectineus myotomy (not commonly done any more)?


THR. I'm aware of the costs and aware of the statistics of recovery rate. But stats are stats, wanted to hear from any real life experiences from dog owners who have had them done.

Thanks again

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