[gemy]

Hi Tikas;


How are you holding up? How is Loki doing today?


I am not concerned with Dr. Howards experience or qualifications at this point in time. But I am concerned with the information missing in the medical report ; namely the grading of the condition(s), and the reasoning for doing LP surgery with no apparent diagnosed CCL or ACL tear in the medical records, along with the FHO surgery. Also you have no idea what type of LP surgery is being done, there are more than a few variations.


I believe this is information you should have to inform your decision. Also the program of care after surgery needs discussion and understanding as well.


You can take some time to decide, and I do remember you said you phoned some other osteopaedic surgeons in Oregon, who referred you back to Dr.Howard; but I think that they never saw or examined your dog, nor looked at his Xrays, and as such does not count as a qualified second opinion.


True story, I went to one ortho surgeon, who when I asked for a recommendation for a second opinion, sent me to a student he had 10 or more years ago. And that second person recommended a different course of treatment and a different type of operation.


Anyhoo we are here for you both, what-ever way you go, and just want the best for you and Loki