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Originally Posted by tlc8464  I know it shouldn't matter because these babies are so precious but does anyone know how expensive this surgery is? My vet recommends it for my Yorkie and I have no money. And there is no such thing as a payment plan. They want the money up front. I can't bear the thought of London developing arthritis and I'm going to start Glucosamine right away. But I can't believe that she's 5 and my vet never mentioned possible Luxating Patella ever!!!!! And when I took her there today the vet that was filling in didn't give me a grade of any kind. In fact she barely even checked her well. Now that I think about it I'm so mad. Her front leg has been looking bowed to me lately and she's been having trouble climbing her little stairs. And then all of a sudden 2 days ago she is running around on only 3 legs. You would think that in all the times she's been to the vet that they might have picked up on it or at least mentioned the possibility sooner. I'm hoping if she loses weight and takes the Glucosamine it will buy us enough time until we can afford the surgery. But this vet today said she would probably need it on all four legs. Is this normal? She is only holding one off the floor. I know this post is too long and I'm sorry. But my dogs are my babies and so far I've been lucky with the medical problems. |
Did you get a second opinion, these vets are also out to make a living. Surgery cost depends on your geographical area. But, it's not cheap. The Cosequin will help. Now the LP on all 4 legs sounds a little wierd to me. I've never heard of LP afflicting the front legs, can it happen, I'm not sure.