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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

May 18

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 May 18 OP

I don't have any advice, sorry, but a question..what about a flexible brace, kinda like a compression sleeve Deuxcents May 18 #1

Big heavy dogs, no really good alternatives to surgery, but vets have a saying about orthopedic issues in cats... hlthe2b May 18 #2

She's five-years old bif May 18 #3

Get her some good solid ramps to alleviate joint stress SheltieLover May 18 #6

$6K? Yikes! Bayard May 18 #4

Where are you located? bamagal62 May 18 #8

We're in Detroit. bif May 18 #10

If it were my cat I'd give it time to heal Ponietz May 18 #5

Wow... veterinarians--like physicians & dentists have 8-12 or more years of study/education and yet you hlthe2b May 18 #7

Glad you've never been overcharged by a doctor, dentist or vet. Ponietz May 18 #15

I did not say that. But, your contempt is so similar to those we try hard not to be like. hlthe2b May 18 #16

"Gouge" was a little harsh, I admit Ponietz May 18 #18

Many vet practices have been bought but private equity firms. They set the prices. SharonAnn May 18 #17

We checked to make sure they were independent bif May 18 #20

The problem is bif May 18 #9

Your cat is lucky to have you Ponietz May 18 #14

See if there is a Vet school near by Nigrum Cattus May 18 #11

MSU is a good 1 1/2 hours away bif May 18 #12

I found two links that might help you decide, or at least give you some questions to ask the surgeon: femmedem May 18 #13

Thank you for the links. bif May 18 #21

The surgery sounds like a god idea to me. ShazzieB May 18 #19

Would you get pet stairs for her to use to get up on her favorite spot & on the big bed? irisblue May 20 #22