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Posted by: N. Kennedy
4/30/08
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My 4 1/2 yr old Chihuahua tore her cruciate in late October on the left side. My vet prescribed conservative management/crate rest and some medication for pain along with weight loss. I also decided to add a glucosamine/chondrotin supplement, a fish oil supplement, and accupuncture. She responded well to treatment, and then tore her right cruciate in February. We followed the same protocol. Both tears were diagnosed from drawer movement in the joint. She's improving, but occasionally limps on her right side when over-exerted or upon waking. My vet feels that this will improve in time as her left leg did, but advises me to opt for surgery if I feel she needs it. I plan to begin swimming her when I have the opportunity. Is there anything additional that I can do for her? Have you had conservative management sucess in the past, particularly in toy dogs?
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