QuestionI just took my 1 year old pug for x-rays and found out he had Pertheses Disorder. They tell me this is a common injury that in small dogs like pugs and it occurs due to a fall and landed on the leg the wrong way. They are recommending surgery. I just wanted to know if you knew anything about this disorder and is surgery the only option?
AnswerI would get a second opinion from a orthopedic veterinarian if you can. I have not had this with a pug but have had experience with a cat.
I believe they remove the ball that has broken off from the femur(?) and the hip joint forms a new somewhat ball in the socket. My daughters cat had this done on both hips years ago and Ricki the monster cat acts perfectly normal.
It never hurts to get a second opinion.
thanks and Good luck!
