We decided to have Kimchee go through with the LP surgery because she's young and we didn't want her to develop arthritis or make the other leg worse. She had her surgery 2 days ago. We were terrified of the surgery too but she is a resilient one! I've read that the surgery is 90% effective. It cost about $2000 but hopefully our pet insurance will cover some.
Post op care is the hardest part. She was crying and shaking last night because of the pain. The pain meds help a lot though. She's just been lounging around and sleeping most of the day. We just keep her locked up in our bedroom when we're not around. We have to buy some more gates to block the stairways for when she gets better.
It's been tough but I do believe that it's better for her in the long run. Good luck with your decision! |