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I have a 3 year old pit bull (Rizzo) that's has been a best friend to me and the family, but her hind legs are shot, last year we had the right knee repaired, and last month we started to notice the other leg starting to flair up, and yesterday the knee that was repair is back causing her pain. she's so young to have these problems with her knee's ,,, what do I do ,,, do I have them repaired, to only happen again, or put her to sleep it hurt thinking this is the way her life has to end, just don't know what to do
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Answer 1

This sounds like a topic best discussed between you and your vet.

I wouldn't really think you should put it down...how about surrendering it to someone with more money that would be able to afford more vet bills.

Answer 2

Your faced with a hard choice. I work at a vet and have seen many bad legs in my 8 years. I can tell you that after having knee surgery that other leg almost always goes out next. And ya the first leg always will be painful. But a lot of dogs live long happy lives after having both legs fixed. You can give them things to help, like glucos. Its a hard thing you are facing and I feel your pain, think thing threw and remember what ever people say its your choice! Best of luck!

Answer 3

I agree that this is a discussion that you need to be having with your vet. Severely restricting her activity may give her repaired knee time to recover from whatever recent trauma it has suffered. You may have to moderate her exercise routine from now on so that she is not doing things that are likely to aggrivate her knee injuries. You may want to look into physical therapy to help build the muscles that support these joints in a safe and healthy manner. You also haven't mentioned any pain medications she is on or any joint supplements (like glucosamine/chondroitin, vitamin E, or vitamin C). Three years old is awfully young to be putting a dog to sleep for orthopedic problems. At that age usually there is something else that can be done to increase her quality of life.

Answer 4

It's very sad to lose a pet, they become part of your family so easily. I think you should have a frank discussion with a trusted vet, (and when I say trusted, I mean one that will give you an opinion based on the best needs of the animal and NOT what will fill his pocket with $$ through useless operations).

If that persons opinion is that it will reoccur over and over, and can confirm that the pain cannot be managed...well, its sad, but I would probably have her put down. Its quick and painless...and so much kinder that allowing her to live in pain. I know that's not what you'd want to hear, but.. give it some thought and good luck.....

Answer 5

i hate the thought of having to put any animal to sleep! It isn't right, but in some cases cases like this it's whats best the animal. If it is causing her alot of pain then maybe you should consider putting her to sleep(it's not my place to say do it but you asked). But also consider this if you fix her legs agina ask the vet if there is a high chance of it coming back. if you fix them agina your dog gets another chance and gets to live longer.

Answer 6

well if u have the money repair them again if u dont just put her down. If u repair them n her knees give out again then put her down im sry 2 say that thats what must be done if nothing else works.

Answer 7

Once they are replaced, it is highly unlikely for them to need to be replaced again.



There is a pit bull at the dog park, named Blazer, who is 8 years old. she had similar surgeries when she was between 2-4 years old and after everything was replaced, she was fine! She still plays and has a great time. I would have never guessed her to be 8 years old.

Answer 8

what about a wheelchair for dogs? may be another option or fusing the joints talk with ypur vet or even a specialist

Answer 9

I wouldn't put her to sleep. Talk to your vet immediately.