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Originally Posted by maggiefromnj  I'm not going to argue with you guys. I know you have more experience than me and I'm glad you try to educate the rest of us and now the OP can make an informed decision. For us, another surgery so soon was just not something we wanted for many reasons ($, surgery risks, personal reasons) ,including that there could be yet ANOTHER unavoidable one in her future for the other knee. I'm hopeful that she doesn't develop arthritis and that if she does that it can be managed. She will be turning 8 in April and today was out joyfully running. Our vet is very experienced and I expected him to suggest surgery.
Here in NJ, vet surgery is VERY expensive. We took her to U of P for her back surgery and spent THOUSANDS! So much that I don't even tell my friends what it really cost because they would think I was nuts. But, in that case we were watching her become more paralyzed by the hour..... |
It isn't any cheaper here in Texas and I used to live in NJ so I know about your costs as well. A torn CCL here is $4,500. I had a pup at Texas A&M in 2004 for two herniated discs and it was just under $4,000 so it has been expensive for a very long time.
I wasn't trying to argue or dispute your decision...I was merely responding to that percentage that is not accurate. As I said, there are MANY factors to consider. I am glad things are going well for your girl.