K9 ACL surgery. Advise needed please

[laportecharlie]

The vet in Wellington is Chad Zadina @ Tabby Road Vet Clinic 970 568-7050. It is a non surgical procedure involving stem cell technology. Much less expensive and less invasive. After four months my friends dog is running around like he did before the injury. There is a feature on Channel Seven news website about this procedure. Might be worth a look.

[Bitter Clinger]

Got it set for the 5th at vvrc.Let you know how it turns out, they are dicking me around on stying with her over night. she cant handle being with strangers overnight.

[muddywings]

Good luck!!
Mine was in/out same day. My dog hates kennels and broke a claw scratching at the cage floor. I wouldn't be to happy about leaving her overnight either.

[Bitter Clinger]

Well she's pissed at me for leaving her there overnight, but she's worth it. Got her home on friday, she is already trying to run and jump, which is NOT happening lol! She did great during the op and is doing REAL good now for having both legs worked on, when the vet got in there he noticed both meniscus (sp) were jacked too. The bill came out 1000 bucks cheaper than the quote. I can not recommend VVRC enough! Totally caring and professional throughout the whole thing. Expensive? Yeah. But totally worth it! Here are some pics post surgery.

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[Irving]

Looking good. Here's to a smooth recovery and taste, chewy bones!

[muddywings]

Good to hear! Speedy recovery. Good luck trying to keep her docile for a few weeks!

[02ducky]

Missed this, glad your dog is at home with you and surgery was successful

[airborneranger]

Glad to hear that your pooch is doing well. Mine goes on for the same surgery in a week.


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[BigBear]

Yup Zund.....the TPLO is exactly what she needs. She hates car rides, I would have to sedate her to go to the springs.

I have the finances figured out, just looking for experiences, advice, and recommendations now. She is a absolute wild ass idiot when I get home or any one walks up to the door, or on the sidewalk, even if its across the street, and It's all over when she sees other animals. How can I keep her calm?

Your cost and surgery questions are being answered, but your last sentence wasn't. Here's what I think: Training... and lots of it. Check out the Ceaser Milan crap, Dog Training for Dummies book, etc. There are tons of resources out there for you. I don't know your situation, but if the dog is trained it could be also be a lack of exercise. Dogs that are not run will act up/out.