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Originally Posted by Gracie2006  Gracie had grade 2 in one knee and grade 3 in the other. She had both repaired. Holly has grade 1 in both knees. We will hold off on surgery for now for her. The breeder contract excluded LP. It happens in about 14% of toy breeds. You have one awesome breeder willing to reimburse you the cost of the surgery. Just keep this in mind. Dogs with LP might be in pain even though they don't necessarily show it. LP of a more advanced stage that goes untreated can end up causing degenerative joint disease later in life, creating painful golden years for your precious one. The decision to move forward with surgery should not be taken lightly, nor should the decision to not have it given the risks of pain later on. |
I agree 100%. Postponing surgery will only make it more complicated, more expensive and if arthritis starts, less successful. If you wait too long sometimes it's too late to do surgery because the joint has degenerated too much. I'd get a second opinion from an orthopedic specialist.
How lucky you are that your breeder will honor her health guarantee!