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Originally Posted by TLC  In your first post, you said the Vet said it was Grade 3+
IMO - This is serious and IMO this needs surgery.
There are only 4 Grades of LP and the higher grades don't correct themselves.
LP does only get worse. When the patella luxates it rubs back and forth and during this luxation cartilege is being worn away. This cartilege can not be replaced or repaired  So by having surgery to stablize the luxating patella you will stop the wearing away of the cartilege.
If you leave this LP alone, somewhere down the road, he will start to limp and be in pain or be laim. Arthritis will set in.
I know that the LP surgery is expensive, but it is worth it in the end.  |
I have been reading alot about LP's. I agree with you if I leave him alone then it will more than likely get worse. I think what is holding me back is the fact that I don't see any signs of him being in pain. When Roxy started limping that's what made your decision to go ahead with the surgery final right?
My new vet called and said the ortho specialist she refers to is on vacation and should be back next week. Once I hear the price then I can make my final decision. I went to the Vet Specialist website and I was very impressed with it. Thanks for letting me know about that place.