[pyrnet] Re: Health: OCD

[Shirley McGreal <spm@awod.com>]

Our male Pyr Patou, now 6 years old, had OCD surgery at the age of seven 
months. He actually whimpered, the pain was so great and the first symptom 
was a limp. Pyrs are normally so stoic. It broke my heart to hear him cry 
out in pain. Our vet performed surgery by a new technique less invasive 
than some older techniques (Linda, perhaps you can clarify). It was very 
difficult to keep him still during the recovery period, and he had some 
minor setbacks. The x-rays also showed OCD of the other shoulder. However, 
this was not operated on and maybe the (relative) rest resolved the 
problem. At the present time Patou shows no signs of problems and sprints 
the whole length of our ten-acre property like an Olympian.

If surgery will be needed eventually for the pup, I would recommend doing 
it early, especially if the dog is in excruciating pain like our Patou was.


Dr. Shirley McGreal, Chairwoman, IPPL
POB 766, Summerville SC 29484-0766, USA
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