NWR- Ugh!!!!

For those who don't know, I have a 7 1/2 year old long haired chihuahua named Pico who I love to death! Well last July he started limping really bad and we found out he needed knee surgery. We booked it right away and it was so sad. He couldn't really walk for 2 weeks after the surgery and then I had to take him for physical therapy. The whole thing cost me $4,000!

Here I am not even a year later and my dog is limping again! I took him to the vet today and they said he needs the same exact sugery on the other leg!!!! Not only is this a terrible time for me money-wise but it's going to be really hard to take care of him. We have an interview with the co-op board this week and are hoping to close before June 30th so things are going to be hectic! Luckily my mom offered to take care of him during the whole moving process but it still sux.

OK rant over, sorry it was so long!

aww poor puppy! yeah the smaller dogs are susceptible to knee surgery. was his cap dislocating?

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Posted by allornil

aww poor puppy! yeah the smaller dogs are susceptible to knee surgery. was his cap dislocating?

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Yea,for the first knee they said it kept dislocating and tore his crusciate ligament. This one isn't completely torn yet but it's heading that way. The doctor said I could hold off until he can't put his foot down anymore but I feel like that's torture!!

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Posted by MrsTarricone2B

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Posted by allornil

aww poor puppy! yeah the smaller dogs are susceptible to knee surgery. was his cap dislocating?

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Yea,for the first knee they said it kept dislocating and tore his crusciate ligament. This one isn't completely torn yet but it's heading that way. The doctor said I could hold off until he can't put his foot down anymore but I feel like that's torture!!

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my friend's japanese chin had the same problem..both knees poor thing. :(

awww poor pup! I'm sorry to hear this

Aww.. poor puppy!!