river shokan
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We have a 10 year old Mastiff he is always been in good health and active . His right leg was diagnosed with this disease . They want to perform an TPLO surgery to repair we have been told there is a 60% chance that the other leg will get this within a year.
We would appreciate any advise from anyone that has hed this surgery done and what we have to look forward to in care after the surgery. They want do do arthroscopic surgery as it is less invasive.
Cornell University Hospital quoted around $3000.00 but a waiting list of 12 weeks. Our local Vet has a travelling surgeon that wants $5800.00. Our first choice was Cornell Hospital where they would do the surgery and keep River 4 days for monitor also they have the facilities in case there are complications.
The local Vet will give us River back the same day the only advantage is he does not to have pain for 12 weeks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott& Julia
We would appreciate any advise from anyone that has hed this surgery done and what we have to look forward to in care after the surgery. They want do do arthroscopic surgery as it is less invasive.
Cornell University Hospital quoted around $3000.00 but a waiting list of 12 weeks. Our local Vet has a travelling surgeon that wants $5800.00. Our first choice was Cornell Hospital where they would do the surgery and keep River 4 days for monitor also they have the facilities in case there are complications.
The local Vet will give us River back the same day the only advantage is he does not to have pain for 12 weeks.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott& Julia