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enchilila · 07-06-2010, 05:43 AM

[QUOTE=ladyjane;3188116]I would definitely seek the opinion of a board certified orthopedic surgeon in the future IF your vet suggests surgery. Probably no need at this point to have her seen.
Most of my pups have LP at varying stages and none has required surgery. Unless there is a problem with ambulation all of the time coupled with pain, it is not suggested by my vet or the orthopedic surgeon I use for orthopedic cases. I just would not allow a general practice vet to operate on ány of my pup's knees...just my opinion of course. $350 is very inexpensive for LP surgery...it concerns me that it is that cheap.
Sounds like she is a cutie pie! Hopefully she will never have problems that require surgery on her knee.]

I see you are in Texas and from a link you gave in some other link on the forum about Channel 25 news, it's probably pretty close to where I live. What ortho do you use? You are right about not going to a specialist just yet. I'll be watching for other signs of pain and discomfort.

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enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	[QUOTE=ladyjane;3188116]I would definitely seek the opinion of a board certified orthopedic surgeon in the future IF your vet suggests surgery. Probably no need at this point to have her seen. Most of my pups have LP at varying stages and none has required surgery. Unless there is a problem with ambulation all of the time coupled with pain, it is not suggested by my vet or the orthopedic surgeon I use for orthopedic cases. I just would not allow a general practice vet to operate on ány of my pup's knees...just my opinion of course. $350 is very inexpensive for LP surgery...it concerns me that it is that cheap. Sounds like she is a cutie pie! Hopefully she will never have problems that require surgery on her knee.] I see you are in Texas and from a link you gave in some other link on the forum about Channel 25 news, it's probably pretty close to where I live. What ortho do you use? You are right about not going to a specialist just yet. I'll be watching for other signs of pain and discomfort. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!