river shokan
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I had posted about 6 weeks ago about our mastiff having surgery. We had the surgery done the aftercare is very involved so be prepared. The left rear leg was done started to heal then a set back of an infection put the process back a week.
At the 5th week River had a very hard time getting up. We were told that the right leg had a 50% chance of going within a year . It only took 5 weeks for this to happen the vet never x rayed the right leg to codify this.
My advise is to have both legs evaluated before making decision one leg can not heal without a strong leg he is 9 years old we spent around $7000.00.
I cant put him down but will now build him a wheel chair. If anyone has purchased a good chair that works well please let me know.
In closing this operation will only succeed if the other legs can support your dog during the 16 week healing process.
At the 5th week River had a very hard time getting up. We were told that the right leg had a 50% chance of going within a year . It only took 5 weeks for this to happen the vet never x rayed the right leg to codify this.
My advise is to have both legs evaluated before making decision one leg can not heal without a strong leg he is 9 years old we spent around $7000.00.
I cant put him down but will now build him a wheel chair. If anyone has purchased a good chair that works well please let me know.
In closing this operation will only succeed if the other legs can support your dog during the 16 week healing process.