My dog tore ACL

[ashwi]

The surgeon wants to charge $3000 to fix it. I almost fainted. Does anyone have experience with this? She has pain meds but doesn't seem to be in pain. Help!!!

[SixDegrees]

Originally Posted by ashwi

The surgeon wants to charge $3000 to fix it. I almost fainted. Does anyone have experience with this? She has pain meds but doesn't seem to be in pain. Help!!!

Abbie (RIP) tore the ACL on both legs - about 10 months apart from each other. Dr Marcum did both surgeries. It was $1100 for one and a less for the other as we didn't have to run bloodwork.

Now we did the tendon replacement where they replace the tendon with basically "fishing line" for lack of a better description.

[sundae]

Originally Posted by ashwi

The surgeon wants to charge $3000 to fix it. I almost fainted. Does anyone have experience with this? She has pain meds but doesn't seem to be in pain. Help!!!

I am so sorry. That price does seem excessive, but you have to have the surgery done for the welfare of your dog. I've been involved with rescue dogs who have needed the surgery, yet have gone without prior to their rescue I know there is a traveling vet who performs surgeries at a reduced rate. I believe his name is Dr Turner. Maybe someone else on this forum will have contact information for him.

[Doxie Mommie]

I'm sorry I can't help, but I sure do hope you can find someone to do the surgery for less. The price does seem extreme. We spent that much on our previous dachshund's back surgery. It just seems an ACL shouldn't cost $3000 to repair. But, what do I know?

I am so sorry! I pray things work out soon and that your pup has a speedy recovery.

[Oh Luci]

Originally Posted by sundae

I am so sorry. That price does seem excessive, but you have to have the surgery done for the welfare of your dog. I've been involved with rescue dogs who have needed the surgery, yet have gone without prior to their rescue I know there is a traveling vet who performs surgeries at a reduced rate. I believe his name is Dr Turner. Maybe someone else on this forum will have contact information for him.

Dr. Turner did my Min Pin's ACL surgery in February or March. I don't have his contact information - Dr. Bobo set it up for me.

Good luck to you and your pup-pup, Ashwi!

[FriscoPetSitter]

First question, how big is your dog?

I have a rottie mix who had both of hers replaced. The first one was a $3000 surgery. The TPLO, steel plate, screws, etc. I was told it was the best option because of her size. Her leg is now curved like a c. She gets around on it, and it doesn't seem to hurt her, but it looks horrible.

When the second one went out, I went with a surgeon that comes in to Dr. Bobo's office. Total bill was $1000. It's basically very strong fishing line. There's a possibility of infection and not holding up as well with a dog her size (that's why I asked about the size of yours), but I took a chance since the first one came out so bad.

It's been a year and a half with no problems on either, and the cheaper one looks far better than the first.

Expect 3 months of crate only time. It's rough, but goes by faster than I thought. PM me if you have any questions...I did all the research and am more than happy to help any way that I can.

[TallGalPat]

My dog Lily had surgery last Thursday...she was lifting her back left leg when she was walking so I took her to the Vet. Looking at the Xrays the doctor said her Patella has shifted and her Cruciate ligament was stretched because of the Patella moving. When they opened her up in Surgery they also found that she completely tore her maniscus and her ACL. She had 4 different repairs and her surgery was only $2100.

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[s4mula]

Keep in mind that if your dog tears one ACL, it's likely they will tear the other....as you can see in some of the posts here. Just something to keep in mind when looking at surgery options.

[SixDegrees]

Originally Posted by s4mula

Keep in mind that if your dog tears one ACL, it's likely they will tear the other....as you can see in some of the posts here. Just something to keep in mind when looking at surgery options.

Very true!!!

[hockeymom]

$3000??? Wow; that seems really high! We've had three leg surgeries on my yorkie....Dr. Turner did them all & did a great job...and they were all around $600 - $700. Good luck; I know those things are really painful!