Preemptive surgery...yes or no?
The medicine did not seem to help, so the vet is recommending surgery. There is a surgery called JPS that can be done when puppies are between 4 and 5 months old. The goal of JPS is to help the hips develop normally. It is a relatively new procedure and some vetrinary surgeons are skeptical while others stand by it. This specialist said that he is not 100% confident that it is effective but he would recommend it in Paco's case. It is much less invasive than TPO and it may prevent permanent damage. I am leaning toward going with the JPS as a preemptive strike. If it works I will be sooo happy I tried it. If it doesn't work, then he still may be a candidate for TPO. The cost is $600-$800, which does not seem outrageous. Anyway, I couldn't put a cost on Paco's health. Has anyone had the JPS surgery for their dog? Any thoughts on whether or not to go through with a preemptive surgery? Thanks all! |
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| There's a young pup that I heard of that had the Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis
surgery done back around February of 2006. It's Paddington shown at the bottom of the page at this address- http://thesheepiestore.com/Assistance3.htm You might write to Nancy with Minnesota OES Rescue nancyhakala@aol.com to see how this pup is doing today after having had this surgery done. Best wishes to you and Paco! |
| Depending on what the risks with the surgery are I think it sounds like a good thing!! If his hips could develop normally with a low-cost surgery I would be excited! Definitely learn the pros and cons, though!! |
| Having had now two dog's with hip dysplasia if I were in your shoes I would for sure have the surgery if it's at all financially feasible. But only you know what is right for your situation.
Our Hannah was just recently diagnosed at the age of seven. I will be finding out about surgical options even at this age. But it's scary to think of a recovery on a 93 lb. dog. So a pro for the surgery when they are a puppy is a more manageable weight if they are immobile for any length of time. We also had another sheepie that had a great life with no surgery but the very end was extremely difficult! Her sciatica blew out and her back leg became paralyzed and dangled. Remembering that for me is horrific. After going through that, I would personally do anything that can be done to avoid watching that happen to your beloved. Sorry, to be so graphic but I wish I would have had the surgical option or the forum or just been more curious to help her. I didn't understand the ramifications of hip dysplasia. At the age Katrina had the major symptom there were no options for her. All our good wishes for you and your sweetie! |
| Paco's surgery was a success! I just brought him home and it's sad to see him so out of it after being under anesthesia. He should be back to normal and fully recovered in two weeks. I can't wait to get my baby back! |
Great news, I hope he has a quick recovery!  |
| Wonderful, let us know how he progresses. This sounds like it's less invasive and with a shorter recovery..........Kathy |
| That is the most wonderful news! |
| Good luck on the hips, and GOOD LUCK on keeping him quiet for a while! LOL |
| great new for paco my derby is in the same boat i decided to do surgery too.. give kisses to paco |
Get well soon, baby Paco!!  |
| Best wishes to Paco for
a speedy recovery!  |
Wow! That was quick! Great vets to get him in and out so soon....I think that it is great to get it done so young...Less weight to worry about while healing.. 
What did his breeder say about his problem? I assume that you've advised them so that they can closely review their breeding dogs backgrounds and maybe make some adjustments to thier practices...although some problems do just appear from nowhere. |
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