[Buster Brown]

Hello my Buster was diagnosed with LP grade 3/4 on both his back legs. I got opinions from 2 vets and an board certified Orthopedic surgeon and went ahead with surgery on his left leg as it was the one that was giving him the most problems. He said he would not do the surgery on his other leg until it was causing him problems. Buster was 15 month old when he had the surgery. He had an eight week recovery and was all ready weight bearing on the leg 2 days after surgery. He is tearing around like before now. I try to keep him from jumping on and off the furniture as that can aggravate the knees. Yes sometimes the problem can come back but that is true with human's knees as well. I did not want him to suffer with arthritis in his later years. The surgery cost $3000.00 but he is a board certified Orthopedic in Los Angeles so prices are probable a bit steeper here and I wanted the best for Buster. I was lucky I have PetPlan insurance and they do cover LP and other hereditary conditions which some do not. The confinement goes by quicker than you think but it must be done. Buster was kept in a crate in the beginning and then a little xpen for the remainder of the time. I just did not want to see Buster in pain and I knew every time he extended the leg or did not want to touch his paw down that he was in pain. I am sorry you have to go through this. I was a difficult decision to make but I am glad I went ahead with the surgery. Best Wishes to you and your dog.