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Request for input.. Doggo health issues

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Chaz, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM.

  1. Chaz

    Chaz

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    Hey all. So, I'm hating the current status with Holly.

    Since around Thanksgiving, she's been limping and favoring her left front leg.

    Took her to the vet, they prescribed some meds, and a joint supplement.

    Well, it's been almost 2 weeks and I'm not seeing any progress.

    She will actually drag her leg sometimes when outside, not using it.

    She's 13+ yrs old, a black lab/chow/terrier mix.

    The vet says she has some arthritis issues, and I know labs can be vulnerable to displacia.

    At her age, is it reasonable to put her through a possible amputation of that leg?

    I'm worried it will only become a problem for her right front next.

    I don't want to lose her, but I also can't sit and watch her suffer.

    Thanks
    Chaz
     
  2. lukem

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    Amputating the leg is a move to make you feel better, not her. My opinion.