1 Year old with Hip Dysplasia..wanting to avoid surgery

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

I think I would be looking for a second opinion. I tend to try to get second opinions on the bigger things if I can. I would be looking at another ortho consult perhaps, or look for a PT type vet. The PT type vets also see who does what surgeries and how they go.

I see you are in CA, the vet prices there are really high! On IMOM, you could always tell when an estimate for something from CA would come in. It was unreal.

[Jmcgreggor]

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

I think I would be looking for a second opinion. I tend to try to get second opinions on the bigger things if I can. I would be looking at another ortho consult perhaps, or look for a PT type vet. The PT type vets also see who does what surgeries and how they go.

I see you are in CA, the vet prices there are really high! On IMOM, you could always tell when an estimate for something from CA would come in. It was unreal.

Tell me about it! He had Spinal Meningitis when he was 8 months old. Had to have an MRI and Spinal tap and a week of hospitalization. 10 grand later. Ugh. But he is alive with no perm damage because we caught it in time. The hip surgeries are very expensive also. About 6 grand per hip.

[GSDMUM]

Originally Posted by Jmcgreggor

Yeah both hips. His left is worse and was the one showing very mild arthritis. We did the Penn Hip testing just so we would really know what we were up against. The Penn Hip Evaluator reported mild arthritis but the orhtopedic surgeon and the offices X-ray tech could not see any arthritis.

She did mention the single hip replacement and that a lot of dogs do very well with just the one hip done. She also mentioned that even with surgery there could still be complications and him not walking properly. Thats why I am trying to do everything in my power to avoid surgery as long as possible. I will not let him be in pain and know surgery would be the only major option to correct that.

The things we do for our pets. Thats true love right there.

Just take it one day at a time. I'm sure you'll make the right decisions.