[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by RemydeHaviland

We are in a similar situation. Remy was cleared of LP by two vets, one involving x-rays and then diagnosed with it, Grade 2/3 when just under a year. He has no visible signs (now) he has had two episodes where he was lifting his right rear leg for which he had some anti-inflamatories for a few days which corrected the issue. We have since switched to a Raw diet, which I have read helps with joint issues in some cases. I have identified a small dog ortho specialist, and intend to pursue an appointment once he has been on Raw for about 6 months. That way any presumed benefit of Raw on his joints will have had an opportunity to take effect.

I hate to say it, but my gut reaction was that the last vet was trying to push me into needless surgery. No specific grounds for this aside from my personal feeling, that and they would not let me see or speak with the "ortho" that examined him and asserted the LP condition. Crazy.

Yes, I think some vets do focus on the money, before the pup...I just switched vets, because of this issue and others...I'm sorry you are going through this, and thank you for sharing your story...Apple is already on raw, and I just started glucosamine/chondroitan, so I'm thinking this will be her pathway to healing...We have an excellent ortho clinic if the need arises...