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Bayard

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4. $6K? Yikes!

Reply to bif (Original post)

Sun May 18, 2025, 01:13 PM

Sunday

We had that happen twice with one of our past Great Pyrenees. Very painful. One knee, then the other. I would have to look up whether the, "knee," is the same thing for cats and dogs? Dog's stifle is actually on their hind legs, and referred to as their knee because its the closest thing that compares to human anatomy.

Anyway, both of Bear's surgeries were quite successful. The GP vet went in and tied up the knee basically with fishing line. Cost: under $1,000 in Shelbyville, KY. If we had taken him to the Louisville specialist it would have been $3K.

We finally lost Bear to cancer though.

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Question about surgery for my cat [View all] bif Sunday OP

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

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

She's five-years old bif Sunday #3

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

$6K? Yikes! Bayard Sunday #4

Where are you located? bamagal62 Sunday #8

We're in Detroit. bif Sunday #10

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

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

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

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

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

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

We checked to make sure they were independent bif Sunday #20

The problem is bif Sunday #9

Your cat is lucky to have you Ponietz Sunday #14

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

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

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

Thank you for the links. bif Sunday #21

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

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