[Sophie2010]

Hello!

I just came back from the vet and she recommended that Sophie have surgery for on her right, hind leg.

Over the past couple of weeks we've noticed she "hops" or "skips" on her right, hind leg when walking. We were a little afraid it was her knee and the vet confirmed it.

She said her right leg is showing "clinical symptoms" and that her knee cap is out of place all of the time. Whereas her left knee pops out some of the time.

The vet said she def. recommends surgery on the right knee and we'll just have to see about the left leg. The orthopedic specialist at our clinic would perfrom the surgery and she said she suggests doing it within the next three months.

A few months back we had to take Sophie to the vet and she saw a different vet who said that her knee was a little loose, but said to wait and see what happens because she is still a pup.

I really trust my vet and her opinion, but wanted to know what you guys think? Do we really need the surgery? Should we wait? Get a second opinion?

I just don't want Sophie to be in pain. She loves going on walks and has never indicated that she is in pain or tries to stop while walking, but I don't want her to suffer.

Thanks so much!