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Shari;
What a heartbreaking email on your clan, but
with good news sprinkled in. First, what wonderful things you have done
for the rescues; kudos to you and your family for taking these babies in and
making a new life for them.
In regard to the option of having the top of
the femur removed....are they referring to the same procedure they use on dogs
with hip dysplasia? If so, my previous Alaskan Malamutes have had this
surgery (2 malamutes on 3 hips) and have come through with flying colors and not
problems. The surgery extended their all too precious time with us by
about 2-3 years.
I would also recommend talking with an ortho
to understand all options available as well as costs. Please if possible,
keep the group updated as to what the status and progress is, as I will be
anxious to hear, and see if we can advise financial help if needed.
Big Working Dog Hugs from
Wisconsin
Beth and Czar (Pyr), Raisa (Alaskan
Malamute) and Osa (Newfoundland)
Thanks Elaine! I will check it out. We have Auburn 3 hours away, but from
the people I know who have gone there, I think that their prices are pretty
high. Also, they do some of those horrible Iams lab experiements on dogs. I
might check with University of GA.
Shari & Ben
In a message dated 26/10/2006 05:34:38 Central Daylight Time,
ferreirae@earthlink.net writes:
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The choices I was offered were
referral to an orthopedic specialist @ about $3000.00 for hip replacement
surgery or to have the top of his femur removed at a cost of $250. with
about 2 months of recuperation in either case
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Shari, I think that
I would at least make an appt with the ortho to see what he thinks about
both treatment options or he may come up with something else. You may want
to check around and see if there is a veterinary teaching hospital in your
area and make an appt for a consult there.
Elaine, Pico and
Laela
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