Let me give you an example. I adopted a female yorkie out two years ago. She had LP in both knees. She went to the specialist and he did not feel that a repair was reasonable for her at her age; but did say that IF she happened to tear her CCL at some point, then she would need surgery. This is actually common...one of my personal pups has LP and I am aware that one day I might be having to deal with a torn CCL..but maybe not. He is not having problems with his knees at all...nor did this female I am referring to.
A couple of months ago, she did tear her CCL and she recently had surgery for it. It came as absolutely no surprise to her owner/mom. She was made aware of these knees and the possibility of a tear at the time of adoption...she also was made aware of the cost for such a repair. |