Hi, my name is Sarah and I have two Basset Hounds aged 7 years old and a Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy at 8 months old. Just hoping for some advice on my female hound. She has got hip dysplasia, knee luxation and a cherry eye that has already been operated on three times but the eye keeps becoming a problem. I was just wondering whether the surgery would be worth it? At the age she is. She'd need four operations with over a years recovery time. Just seeking for advice on this matter. Thankyou X
Hello Sarah - I am afraid that I cannot help you but hopefully someone who can will see your post and give you some advice. What does your vet say? In the meantime, Pereg and I would like to welcome you to Breedia.
Thankyou. I do hope someone replies. The vet is in two minds like us about it. Hope I can make some friends on here and see If I can offer any advice to other people too
It must be rather difficult for you if your vet is, like you, in two minds as to whether to proceed or not. One thing I am sure of though is that you will definitely make friends here on Breedia! I look forward to seeing photos of your hounds and your Staffie pup.
and Tweed too! I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with your Basset. Have you thought about asking your vet if it would be OK to be referred to an veterinary eye specialist. I've not had any experience of cherry eye personally, but understand that the 'tack' operation can sometimes need repeating. I think there are a couple of alternative op. procedures, but you really do need professional guidance for this decision.
I fully understand that cherry can and does sometimes comeback but just interested in what operation for it needs a year recovery.
@LMost - I think that Sarah meant having her dog's hip dysplasia and knee luxation operated on as well as the cherry eye, as she mentions four operations. A very difficult decision for her to make.
@Sarah Louise Vickers - I hope you stay with us Sarah - because whatever your decision is we will all support you.
Hi Guys. Thanks for all your replies. Yes All operations needed would demand around a years recovery time. It's hard because I don't know what to do. I will post some pictures of me and my hounds soon. X
