Yes, there are different levels or grades of LP, some will need surgery and some may never need it. You can give her supplements that may help strengthen her knees. I've never been through an LP surgery but I've read that it can be challenging yet worth it. I've also read that it is expensive. Would I have it done if either of my boyz needed it...you bet! If it were me and the pet shop was willing to let me keep her and give me a full refund then that's what I would do. My heart does a lot of thinking and talking for me and it does get me in trouble sometimes...so my heart wants to know this...your friends say you'll love the next dog too but then who will love Tia? That's not a fair question, I know...but you have to weigh out all options, talk it over with your husband and see what you would or could do if she needed LP surgery at some point. You could also check into health insurance for her. |