Husky cruciate injury: Is surgery necessary for a depressed dog?

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My husky has been diagnosed with a cruciate injury and has not been out for a walk for 10 days...I think he is getting depressed! I have an appointment with a specialist in 10 days time but it is so hard to see him so upset. My first husky also had this and died from the operation so I'm not really keen on a operation! Please can you give me some advice. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | neutered | 5 years and 11 months old | 81 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It is recommended to have the cruciate surgery done, as it is the only fix for it. I can certainly understand being worried about a surgery, but while every surgery (even neutering) has it's risks, it is typically safe to have done. My own dog tore both her cruciate ligaments, and had to have two different surgeries done to fix it. She torn her left cruciate ligament first, then while healing from that surgery tore the right. When she was fully recovered, it was like having a new dog again. No pain at all, and completely back to normal. It's been 7 years since she had the surgeries, and I've never had another issue with her cruciate ligaments. Without it getting fixed, Shadow will be in a lot of pain, and will not be able to run or play as normal. He will also continue to be depressed because of this. Dogs are very closely monitored during surgery, and most surgeries go well without any problems. For the best quality of life, it should be done for Shadow. Certainly speak with the specialist about your concerns when you meet with them in 10 days. I hope everything goes ok with him!

Husky cruciate injury: Is surgery necessary for a depressed dog?

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