[Dailydrool] Pano or Elbow Incongruity

[Emma Welsh]

George is 6 months old. He started limping 3 weeks ago left fore leg. The vet has xrayed and has said this is due to an elbow incongruity,  which may also effect his right foreleg. He wants us to meet with a specialist who can operate on Monday.  I am feeling hurried into making a quick decision. My husband spoke with them today and asked them how much this would cost, at no time did they volunteer the information- price £2,000(approx $3,200) per leg. George is insured but only to a max of £2,500 per year. (If we were convinced this was necessary we would pay- btw)

Spoke to George's breeder today, she has been breeding Bassets since 1965. She is very upset and has pleaded with us not to let the vet operate. She says it is probably pano and any operations would have to be repeated and be very costly. She has asked us to take George for a visit so she can see his limp and give advice.

George has been on pain killers since Friday  and seems much better. In fact today I didn't give him his second dose and he was still lively and active.

Your advice positive or negative is urgently needed.

Emma

Surrey
England

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