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11. See if there is a Vet school near by

Sun May 18, 2025, 02:19 PM

May 18

Always get a 2nd opinion -
There may also be some kind of custom brace they could make.
https://baltousa.com/collections/feline-leg-braces

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Question about surgery for my cat [View all] bif May 18 OP

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

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

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

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

Thank you for the links. bif May 18 #21

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