Bizzymammabee
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- Jan 12, 2012
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- Raven (2011-2016), Tyson (2014-2023) & Bella
I had a shih tzu eons ago that suffered from a luxating ulna (the elbow region). We had the surgery because his slippage was very pronounced and painful. Very wonderful surgeon at NY Animal Medical Hospital in Manhattan. In Hobb's case, the orthopedic surgeon said it was a congenital disease and we had a 50/50 chance of correcting the problem by doing the surgery. We opted for the surgery to the tune of almost $5k, unfortunately for us it didn't help, we were in that minority 50% that it didn't work. The orthopedist recommended giving him a supplement of glaucosamine & chondrointin. It is available over the counter in pill, powder and liquid form. It definitely help him alleviate some of the stiffness he would experience. He recommended the liquid form above all else because it's absorbed into their system at a much faster rate.
Good luck. I am really sorry to hear this. Hobbs lived a very long and productive life post-op and his discomfort was eased greatly with the stuff that was recommended.
Good luck. I am really sorry to hear this. Hobbs lived a very long and productive life post-op and his discomfort was eased greatly with the stuff that was recommended.