There are surgeons in this area who do ortho surgery who are not boarded; but, personally I prefer boarded. That, plus the one I use is just so utterly amazing that I would be crazy not to go to him. I don't know another surgeon boarded or non boarded who can top him. It's all what you are comfortable with. If it is a vet who is doing only surgery, he may be very good. I do think there is an advantage to using a 24 hour hospital which is what most boarded surgeons have ... then the pup can stay overnight...and if there are any complications they are right there to address it.
I just had a pup's knees done not long ago..both knees and she did fantastic! I honestly think it was better because she didn't have one that she could use and lift the other. She was forced to use both. |