During FHO surgery, the vet will remove the femoral head, leaving the socket of his hip empty. His leg muscles will initially hold the femur in place and scar tissue will develop. Over a period of time, a "false joint" will form and the scar tissue will form a cushion between his bones. Most dogs recover fully within about 6 weeks following FHO surgery.
We are doing everything in our power to help poor Petey but we can't afford to pay for his critical surgery without the help of our generous supporters.
Please consider helping sweet little Petey by sending a get-well gift from his wishlist, such as delicious food, fun toys, and health supplements. TLC K9 Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible.
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Poor little Petey rose from the depths of a filthy, bacteria-ridden hoarding house and was carried away with a shattered hip and intense, everlasting pain.
We rushed sweet Petey to the emergency animal hospital where he was X-rayed and examined by a doctor. There were no visible complications and Petey was sent home to rest and recover.
However, two months later, new X-rays showed severe deterioration in Petey's hip joint. He is still in a lot of pain and needs to undergo FHO surgery to alleviate the pain and increase mobility.
During FHO surgery, the vet will remove the femoral head, leaving the socket of his hip empty. His leg muscles will initially hold the femur in place and scar tissue will develop. Over a period of time, a "false joint" will form and the scar tissue will form a cushion between his bones. Most dogs recover fully within about 6 weeks following FHO surgery.
We are doing everything in our power to help poor Petey but we can't afford to pay for his critical surgery without the help of our generous supporters.
Please consider helping sweet little Petey by sending a get-well gift from his wishlist, such as delicious food, fun toys, and health supplements. TLC K9 Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible.