Originally Posted by mimom
well I took the beast to the vet and she thinks he has a torn ligament in his knee, but hopes its just a partial tear. Gave him some Rymitol (alot cheaper than our old vet) and a morphin type pain pill to keep him mellow so he doesn't injur it any more or the other knee. His hips looked good though.
Thanks again for all the help
Good luck! I hope it isn't too bad. I just went through the major surgery thing with my rottie/mix back in November. It is a long haul recuperating. He had the metal plate inserted in the knee. Cost $$$$$ but he is so much better, it was worth it. Had to walk him on leash and no stairs for 16 - 20 weeks. We are now on week 19 and only 3 more weeks till I can go back up to my bed upstairs. Of course he THINKS he is all better. But I was told it is just like a football injury, takes 6 months for those tendons and ligaments to heal back to normal.