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I think it is possible for the pup to have a severe case but not be in discomfort. My cat had really bad LP in both legs (with deformed hip sockets). I had one leg operated on because it was causing her pain. By 7 months old she could not stand up and started meowing really loud so I took her to emergency right away. The one leg healed nicely and I never took her in for the other leg because although it was wobbly, she was never in pain and jumped and ran just like any other cat. I definitely would not put her through ANY surgery unless it was necessary.

I would also get a second opinion on the amputation thing. While I don't think it's necessarily the worst thing in the world, because animals seem to do fine with a lost limb, I would make sure it was the BEST solution if the time came for surgery.