[Dailydrool] Three Legged Basset

[Marilyn Briggs]

We had a three legged boxer mix who was missing a front leg from an accident before we got her. She 
was extremely active and you forgot the leg was missing.  I agree that a front basset leg would be more difficult to do without, but I also think it depends on the build on the dog. I have had bassets with such short, heavy legs and broad chests it would not work.  On the other hand, I have seen bassets that UFBH has rescued that actually have pretty long legs and bodies that are much more slender. I think they would do OK without a front leg. I would, however, get a second (or even 3rd) opinion from another vet before I did it.  It seems like pretty drastic surgery for arthritis to me. (It seems like a pretty drastic surgery, period.)
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Marilyn Briggs 
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