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Jan 2020
10:38am, 20 Jan 2020
14,867 posts
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Rosehip
The initial diagnosis from the vet this morning is cruciate ligament, possibly full rupture.
A week of Metacam and as much rest as possible then discuss various surgical options with the expert.
However, the likelihood of the other knee doing the same at some point is very high.
I'm gutted for my poor active, bonkers, fell walking boy  and at the same time relieved that it's mechanical and not something more sinister.
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Jan 2020
10:50am, 20 Jan 2020
60,389 posts
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swittle
Dogs appear to cope far better with ligament problems than humans. I hope a workable solution is soon found.
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Jan 2020
10:52am, 20 Jan 2020
14,868 posts
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Rosehip
thanks Switts
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Jan 2020
11:02am, 20 Jan 2020
11,490 posts
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D2
Oh goodness Rosehip thats such a worry, at least he has something for the pain for now and hopefully a solution in the future.
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Jan 2020
11:04am, 20 Jan 2020
7,767 posts
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Mazlin
Poor Ralf.
I know a couple of dogs though that have had surgery and then physio and are now basically normal (one is a labradoodle who was back to doing agility until he retired recently for unrelated reasons.)
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Jan 2020
11:18am, 20 Jan 2020
7,985 posts
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BaronessBL
Sorry to hear that Rosehip - hope a solution can be found.
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Jan 2020
11:37am, 20 Jan 2020
28,943 posts
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LazyDaisy
Sorry to hear this news RH but the rest (if it can be achieved!) is likely to help and the surgical options seem to have made a great deal of progress since we thought our Daisy would need it twenty years ago. 
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Jan 2020
3:08pm, 20 Jan 2020
11,491 posts
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D2
Can I ask if anyone has used a harness and seat belt attachment for their dog to ride in a car?
I have Indi secured in a crate in my car but will soon be getting a lift from a friend who does not have a dog so no such luxury.
I have looked on line and there is so much choice I wonder if any of you have experience of such things and any recommendations please?
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Jan 2020
3:28pm, 20 Jan 2020
7,768 posts
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Mazlin
I have an elasticated strap (like a short lead) that plugs into the seatbelt holder and clips to Rory’s harness at the other end (his normal Perfect Fit harness). I’m almost certain I would have got it from Amazon...that’s not very helpful, sorry!
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Jan 2020
3:30pm, 20 Jan 2020
14,869 posts
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Rosehip
Ralph sits on the back seat and he has a thing that attaches from his harness and plugs into the seat belt slot, the crate he was used to doesn't fit in this car.
I'm going to try one of the restraints I've noticed recently that goes over the headrest instead - as he has a habit of standing on the red button and releasing his own belt.
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