MY 5mth old german shepherd has Hip Dysplasia and I need help?

Question

My pup has hip Dysplasia in 1 hip . I live in NC I need to find some where that is much cheeper than $3,000 to get a hip replacement . I will be going to IA and TX . I will travel for it . does any one know of any where cheeper? Or of any one who can afford to get it done my pup is so great she can sit and stay and is the nicest pup. I'm getting her spaded and other than that she is in great health . I don't want to give her up me and my kids are attatched to her but I can't afford it and I will not put her to sleep when there is a great out come for dogs who get the hip replacement done. please if you know of any places that will help with cost and or a cheap (but good) vet that does it . or even some one who is great with there dogs and can afford it let me know. Thank you

Answer 1

I cannot recommend any vets in that area because I have no experience with any vets in that area, but I think that your best bet would be a veterinary university teaching hospital. She is to young to get a total hip replacement now because she is still growing. She should be at least 18 months before she can have the surgery, so I would start saving your money now. I do not think that you will be able to find it for less than $1500, just be sure to watch out for a vet that offers it really cheap. Some vets just think that they can do it even though it is an incredibly tough procedure that is really easy to screw up.

Dogs that have their hips replaced usually do well as long as you make sure to do what the vet tells you to do after the surgery (keep her from jumping, keep her calm, etc.).

Answer 2

.,1st Where did you get this baby?This is usually a genetic disorder and the Dame or Sire had this problem and or have produced pups before with this horrible problem!Anyway I only said that so you could be sure they do not do this to anyone else.Once you fall in love Medical problems are just a bump in the road.There are Vet schools in Oxford Mississippi they do all sorts of procedures much cheaper than regular vets.They also do a wider range of procedures 75% cheaper.If you could fly into Memphis Tennessee you could be in Oxford in 45 min.Thank goodness I have only had 1 nartopsy done there but I have had many others talk about their great care .Even my own vet uses them when he doesn't know what a problem is with one of his patients,also 2 of the professors down there have my Pomeranians.One of the professors names down there is DR Cunningham.Try searching on the net for Vet schools in Mississippi.And by all means contact the Breeder about this problem.Let him know what a situation this has caused for you and your family!!!So sorry wish I knew a magic cure.God Bless you and your baby and Family!!!!Good Luck with your search!