Quote:
Originally Posted by Lovetodream88  If you do not do surgery she will end up with debilitating arthritis. You need to do the surgery but I would only do it with an orthopedic specialist. Mine has been through that twice. You also need to prepare yourself for the other one to eventually tear also. |
TPLO is only done by boarded surgeons. It is a special technique with a high learning curve.
The other leg is at a 50% greater risk of tearing, but that is not a given. I have not had it happen to my pups who have had the surgery.
Agree with you....no way I would wait. Arthritis starts pretty quickly if not repaired. The following link is an article written by the surgeon I use.
Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info