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Originally Posted by Patti  I was just told that Cali has bilateral Grade 4 LP by an er vet Saturday. I knew when I first took her to the vet she had lp but no grade was ever stated. I have never seen Cali hold up her leg, she is the only one of mine that prefers to walk when I take them in the stroller. I am confused as to how a grade 4 would not be noticable? Is is possible to have a grade 4 and not need surgery? |
I would get a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist before I considered surgery. I've heard of dogs with grade 3 being fine without surgery but I'm not so sure about grade 4
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