[SissyRose]

Ellie hurt her leg on Friday. Today she was still not putting any weight on the leg, so we took her to ER Vet and the Ortho. specialist said she has a torn cruciate ligament and luxating patella. Said that surgery is the way to repair the injury and would cost $3000. I would like to know if anyone has any experience with this. I have read that maybe the small dogs do not need surgery and can heal with just rest. Please give me your opinions, pros and cons for surgery. And also does anyone know a surgeon in my area that may be less expensive?

Thanks