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Originally Posted by bijoux1  I actually called there initially, and the wait was much longer ( which was to be expected. So I'm seeing my regular vet Friday. However, LSU is also supposed to call me back. We were just at the LSU vet school last Thursday seeing their dermatology specialists. I'm quite sure the surgery there will be much more expensive, but I am definitely going to take your advice and see them. The LSU just regular vet (not specialist) is who did his initial check a year ago. I am thinking that his LP had to be present then(maybe just not as severe, but there). One of the things I was concerned about a year ago was the stance of his back legs, but they thought everything was fine with him. He isn't whining, and hasn't cried out in pain at all, but the fact that he is keeping his weight off of it sporadically is proof enough for me that there is something concerning going on. So thank you very much for your advice!!! I want the very best outcome for him, and I don't want to do the wrong thing and in turn cause him undue pain and suffering down the road!! So, again thank you!! Have you had good experiences after the surgery with your dogs? |
I have had many pups operated on for various ortho conditions....all of them were done by a surgeon in this area. thankfully, I have never had any issues with any of them. They recovered really well. I know that a lot of vets do these surgeries and it is cheaper...but sometimes cheaper is not better. He wrote some articles for YHR that you might find of interest:
Yorkie Haven Rescue - Patellar Luxation Info Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info