Not exact matches
I
keep a close eye on every
case, in
surgery and out, to make sure the balance of good patient care and proper training occurs.»
Even in severe
cases of hip dysplasia
surgery can often times be avoided if the pet is
kept lean and in good muscle mass.
In many
cases though,
keeping the cat on the appropriate prescription diet prevents the need for this last resort
surgery.
Any trauma should be seen by your Veterinarian to be on the safe side as head trauma may present itself after a period of time; growth plate injuries are very serious and may cause limb deformities as a dog ages if there was an injury to one of the growth plates of the long longs in the legs, this is always worth
keeping an eye on as in severe
cases corrective
surgery would be required as Teemo ages.
Whatever the
case, your veterinarian will follow procedures that are established to
keep your pet safe during
surgery.
With either type of suture, you will need to
keep an eye on the incision for swelling or discharge; many dogs and cats may lick or chew at the incision, causing secondary infection and other potential problems, so we also recommend an e-collar be worn for most
cases post
surgery.
Surgery was not indicated in Ranger's
case, Dr. Jones said, but the other therapies could be used in combination to reduce the pain and inflammation and
keep the dog comfortable.
In
cases where
surgery is not an option, physical therapy helps
keep the muscles in optimum condition to best support the pet with ongoing condition.