clueless 11 Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 My 1 year old border has just been diagnosed the vet graded stage. One. It's my first terrier I've ever owned and I'm a bit gutted to say the least. I've been told its quite common in terriers and small/ toy breeds. Is my dog destined for a poor life or is there a chance that it will not progress if it does what outcome could I expect from surgery.. I ask on here for experiences not for the vets prognosis. I bought my terrier to work although I have never done it mainly bushing and ratting will he still be capable?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
greyhoundstud 38 Posted February 15, 2014 Report Share Posted February 15, 2014 Yes he may still be capable of working but it depends on the grade of the problem..Its a common problem in terriers and is usually genetic.The stifle/knee joint keeps popping off line from its socket but if it is not too severe it will pop back into line itselfs as the dog moves his leg .The dog should be ok to work with a grade 1 or grade 2 problem but the dog may well develop arthritic problems later on as he gets older.Try and keep as lean and fit as possible and you should get a good few years work out of him Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakaron 3 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Hi cluelss, i had a border with the same problem afew years back,was told by a gundog man to add devils claw into the dogs diet.the dog lived to a good age. he also worked without a problem until he was 11. Edited February 19, 2014 by jakaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 11 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 When age was yours diagnosed Kate?? I'll try devils claw I'm gonna try getting him swimming and looking at a few plans for a homemade treadmill will incline I've read that hill climbing helps build the muscles around the knee ,I'm out with mine all time but can't guarantee a lot of time climbing hills. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakaron 3 Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 whos kate ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 11 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 It's this f***ing phone mate if I don't proof read it chooses [BANNED TEXT] it wants. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakaron 3 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 haha.. the dog was diagnosed between 10&12 months of age..it hardly affected the dog. only thing to look out for is him getting arthritus .i wouldn"t go down the line of surgery..imo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 11 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I'm just wary of him charging round and it slipping and maybe causing him to go down awkward . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakaron 3 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 i wouldn't worry.you would be supprised how many terriers have it.its quite common.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 11 Posted February 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Although my vets has diagnosed grade one should I seek a second opinion and I don't have insurance would I be best getting some if I can?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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