It’s $4000 per leg here and we just did both. I couldn’t eliminate such an amazing young mind. Couldn’t do it. The down side is neutering. I can go on all day how I am against that. Regarding insurance. They get more out of you in the long run.
So on a positive note. Patella wasn’t crushed just very loose. The surgery went very well according to the surgeon, who is the leader and pioneer for this type of surgery in Atlantic Canada. It’s pretty much all he does. He’s very rich. lol. Duggan is in recovery for a day and even though the damage was worse to this leg he says he will recover fine and can continue to rough house run as long and hard as he wants once he is healed. He looked at the original leg from 5 months ago and said it is all healed up and just needs a bit more muscle mass which he will now get having it being the only leg back there he can use for the next 6 weeks. Not sure if you’ve ever seen a one rear legged poop but it takes skill and muscles. I’ll get to see him at home on Monday when I get off work. I’ll have 50 days at home. Yes my job is awesome. Lol. Thanks for all the suport and good wishes.
The very best of luck with it. I wish you all the best, for a smooth recovery and the joy you feel when it's over. It ends. You get your dog back. Er...well. I have to say, having (rather by chance) taken maximum cover, lifetime cover, and my dog did each cruciate either side of the year change over for the max yearly cover....plus then had a knock of form of elbow problem from shifting his weight from his back to his front over a long period, it's pretty hard to see how the insurance company can make any money out of me even if I pay the premiums for the rest of his life. I was free to shop around and spend up to £12,000 ($17,000) on each event - and boy, did I recruit the best I could find, plus the best rehab going. I know that's not comforting for you now, but it's important for others reading to know that when the very worst (in terms of expensive) hits, insurance can be a godsend. That is really what it is about (in my view, anyway).
I get that. We were too late. I’ve never had a dog that ever needed a vet before. We always had mix breed rescues that for some reason never had issues so I never even considered health insurance for Duggan. We are lucky to be able to afford this (barely) and I don’t want to discourage people from buying insurance, it has saved many good animals. But more often than not they win. Sorry you had so many claims to file.
Ok, so that's the operation done. Onwards and upwards with the recuperation now. And good news that the other leg has healed too!!
Pleased to hear the op went well. Wishing the very best for a smooth, uneventful recovery. Duggan will be fine - he's got you in in his corner
Glad Duggan got through the operation and hoping for a smooth recovery, though I know it's not easy on any of you.
Just catching up with this. Goodness poor Duggan and for you and your wife. Hope recovery goes well and you can get back to normal.
I'm glad that the surgery went well, and I hope that all goes well for a smooth recovery. You must be relieved to be on leave for the early stages of his recovery. Will it be 5 months of rest?
The trick is to keep them moving slowly. So with a young exciable pup it’s either all or nothing. It can be healed in 3 months. They can walk on it after 2 days and do. But for us it’s out to wee then back on the cage for at least 12 days until he gets another X-ray to be cleared for physio. The last leg took longer to heal because of several factors that we are aware of so we are hoping for a quicker recovery time this go. The other factor is the toddler. She was away for most of the recovery last time so he was good enough to be around when she got home. This time we need to keep her away from him. Another reason for the cage/pen. They really are their own worst enemies when it comes to recovery. They dont know they are hurt and just try to carry on like normal.
