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Old 06-26-2013, 12:22 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by kimp5 View Post
I was also told that taking bone grafts from the hip is essential as we waited 5 weeks after casting to do the surgery and the bone starts to calcify and has less chance for healing.
I had her stay at the vet for two days after surgery (they are 24 hour)
Indeed, bone grafting is often needed. Those are tiny bones and once they have been casted like that there is a problem with getting them to mend. Sounds like you went to a boarded surgeon.
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