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SheltieLover

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6. Get her some good solid ramps to alleviate joint stress

Reply to bif (Reply #3)

Sun May 18, 2025, 01:23 PM

16 hrs ago

My last Sheltie princess had the surgery for a similar condition.

She healed quickly & had no further problems.

Her knee joint was not deep enough to hold knee in place, so surgeon fixed it.

If money is no object, you might want to consult an orthopedic surgeon for her.

Best of luck to you!

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Question about surgery for my cat [View all] bif 17 hrs ago OP

I don't have any advice, sorry, but a question..what about a flexible brace, kinda like a compression sleeve Deuxcents 17 hrs ago #1

Big heavy dogs, no really good alternatives to surgery, but vets have a saying about orthopedic issues in cats... hlthe2b 17 hrs ago #2

She's five-years old bif 17 hrs ago #3

Get her some good solid ramps to alleviate joint stress SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #6

$6K? Yikes! Bayard 17 hrs ago #4

Where are you located? bamagal62 16 hrs ago #8

We're in Detroit. bif 15 hrs ago #10

If it were my cat I'd give it time to heal Ponietz 16 hrs ago #5

Wow... veterinarians--like physicians & dentists have 8-12 or more years of study/education and yet you hlthe2b 16 hrs ago #7

Glad you've never been overcharged by a doctor, dentist or vet. Ponietz 15 hrs ago #15

I did not say that. But, your contempt is so similar to those we try hard not to be like. hlthe2b 14 hrs ago #16

"Gouge" was a little harsh, I admit Ponietz 13 hrs ago #18

Many vet practices have been bought but private equity firms. They set the prices. SharonAnn 14 hrs ago #17

We checked to make sure they were independent bif 13 hrs ago #20

The problem is bif 16 hrs ago #9

Your cat is lucky to have you Ponietz 15 hrs ago #14

See if there is a Vet school near by Nigrum Cattus 15 hrs ago #11

MSU is a good 1 1/2 hours away bif 15 hrs ago #12

I found two links that might help you decide, or at least give you some questions to ask the surgeon: femmedem 15 hrs ago #13

Thank you for the links. bif 13 hrs ago #21

The surgery sounds like a god idea to me. ShazzieB 13 hrs ago #19