So sorry for your little one. I am not familiar with the particular risks, if any, concerning ACL surgery. I just wanted to say in general, surgeries have their risks in themselves. As for a qualified surgeon, I would research and make sure that the surgeon is board certified and is familiar with small breed animals.
My boy had lp surgery and we were very lucky in that we have a wonderful facility close to use. The surgeons are board certified and our surgeon has a rescue yorkie himself.
You can always seek a second opinion and I would definitely do so. Is this vet a surgeon? or his recommending you see a specialist? Since you do not have a long history with him, maybe you could ask them for any names that they could give you of patients that he has treated and get a first hand idea of how his patients feel about him. Just a thought. Good luck and I hope your little one has a recovery and uneventful recovery. |