Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness & Surgical Center in Pittsburgh is the region’s top animal hospital, providing orthopedic pet care and orthopedic surgery. Each veterinarian at our clinic is highly skilled in the latest treatments and technologies available. Our purpose is to reach your pet’s healthiest state and maintain its wellness for years to come.
Orthopedic Pet Care
Orthopedic pet care concerns an animal’s musculoskeletal system, including muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. When disease or injury affects the animal’s ability to be active, and pain affects its health, it is time to consider groundbreaking orthopedic techniques.
If non-invasive techniques fail to correct the problem for your pet, orthopedic surgery may be the answer. As a pet parent, you can expect to be part of the recovery process for your pet. It will need to be observed, monitored, and treated. It can be a lot of work, but it is well worth the effort.
First, you need to recognize the symptoms of orthopedic problems in your pet.
Symptoms of Orthopedic Issues in Pets
- Reluctance to walk
- Lameness or limping
- Avoiding putting weight on an injured leg
- Licking or biting the joint or leg
- Leg stiffness or decreased range of motion
- Problems standing or jumping
- Knee swelling or thickening
- Clicking sound when your pet walks
- Change in gait
- Change in spacing between legs
- Crying or whimpering
- Sitting abnormally
- Lethargy
Types of Minor Orthopedic Surgery for Pets
Different types of orthopedic pet surgery depend on your pet’s age and health, quality of life, and the extent of the injury. Taking all things into careful consideration, you and your vet will have to decide the best route for your pet.
ACL Surgery
This surgery involves replacing the damaged ACL with a solid suture that replaces the old ligament as a false ligament.
Bone Fractures
Bone fractures can only be repaired by minor orthopedic surgery.
Elbow or Hip Dysplasia
Dysplasia is abnormal joint development, causing it to be loose or painful, and can lead to lameness.
Patellar Luxation or Dislocated Knee Cap
This painful condition may require surgery if dislocations continue happening.
Minor Orthopedic Surgical Recovery and Aftercare for Pets
Recovery time and rehab for your pet depend on the type of surgery, your pet’s health, age, and its body’s response to the surgery. Aftercare instructions from your vet or the animal hospital should be followed closely. They are designed to ensure adequate healing and the desired results. The most critical thing is monitoring your pet to avoid re-injury or tearing open the surgical wound.
Contact Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness & Surgical Center
Cheyenne Veterinary Wellness & Surgical Center in Pittsburgh is your orthopedic pet care provider specializing in pet surgery and general veterinary care. We understand how hard it is to watch your pet struggle with orthopedic issues. We want to help. If you believe your pet may have orthopedic problems, give us a call. Our veterinarians will walk you through the steps to find an answer.
