First of all I would get a new vet. I don't think I would ever trust that vet with the care of your baby. I bought my Piper from a breeder and at 8 months she started carrying her hind leg. I immediately brought her to the vets and she was X-rayed and it was discovered that she had Legg Perthes. I paid $1800 for her and didn't think twice about how much the surgery was going to be. Piper was in pain and it was up to me (not my breeder) to make sure she got the best vet care regardless of the cost. As soon as you brought your baby into your home you make a commitment to meet all her needs and sometimes that means $$$$$$$. In my case I didn't even ask how much the surgery was going to be. There was nothing to think about the surgery needed to be done. I was pleasantly surprised when I picked Piper up and paid the bill. It was only $900, it could of been so much more money. After the surgery I did inform the breeder of the matter and she did send me some money towards it.
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