 LP and CLL tear
I met with the Orthopedic Surgeon today. He was so nice. (I don't know if anyone watches The Walking Dead but he reminded me of Hershel lol) He said Emmie definitely has a tear in her right CLL. He could do surgery but due to her age (7 months) it may work but she also has grade 4 LP and that could make the surgery ineffective as the CLL could just re-tear. I don't have the $$$ for the surgery, her pet insurance won't pay for the surgery bc it happened within the first year. He said TPLO surgery would be something he could do at a year old but at that point her LP could be past the point of being able to be repaired. So we have medications to help with pain and inflammation for now and I will be trying to do my best to keep her as calm as possible. I contacted her breeder to let her know what was going on so she is aware for future puppies. I am just so so sad. Any ideas on what I can do to help Emmie be comfortable? Or make this easier on her? |