that day has finally come, I think :( knee problems

• 09-30-2009 1:56 PM

  akyramoto82 Joined on 05-06-2008 Posts 927 Points 520

  that day has finally come, I think :( knee problems Reply Contact  Sheba is limping pretty bad on her 'good' leg last night & this morning. I kept her inside today.  I think it's finally happened her good knee has given out. I haven't taken her into the vet yet, I'm going to see if some rest helps. But I'm pretty sure it's gone out. Right now I'm weighing my options. I really dont feel like she should be put down :( she still is energetic about life, but her poor body isnt keeping up with her!  She's 14 years old now! Knee braces are quite expensive & that only supports ONE leg. I'm seriously thinking about getting her a doggie wheelchair. She's so old that I dont know how long she'd be around after an expensive surgery, and frankly I'm not in a postition to get her the surgery at the moment. But I need to discuss things with my vet & Sheba's previous owner.  Has anyone had any experiences with the dog wheelchairs??   thanks

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• 09-30-2009 4:55 PM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 8,144 Points 445	Re: that day has finally come, I think :( knee problems Reply Contact No experience with wheelchairs.   I think it would be best to take her to the vet to find out exactly what's going on before you decide on a wheelchair.  That might not even be necessary.
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• 09-30-2009 7:05 PM

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  JackieG Joined on 04-15-2008 Central Texas Posts 5,923 Points 710

  Re: that day has finally come, I think :( knee problems Reply Contact I'm sorry this happened.  I would encourage you to take her to the Vet and see what they say.   I know the surgery is so expensive and the rehab for an older dog is usually longer.  My 11 yr old Lab went through this and lived two more years after the surgery with good mobility.   It's such a tough call.  At this point, study your options, look at alternatives that you can afford and hopefully get her some pain relief, if you haven't already.  No experience with doggie wheelchairs.  Sending good thoughts your way and scritches for Sheba.

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