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Post by Kristi on Aug 19, 2011 14:20:57 GMT
I asked specifically about the tendon bit, as well, because that was what had been suggested to me as a solution...lol, a solution for my pup that when they x-rayed, they learned she no longer HAD a knee cap, it was in pieces.
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Post by rosiesmum on Aug 19, 2011 15:41:22 GMT
At the end of the day it is up to the individual owner to do as we did, find an experienced and competenent vet to perform thier dogs surgery. We were very lucky that we have one of the most respected within the UK veterinary profession in our area  (If anyone in the North of England ever needs details, please feel free to get in touch! Hopefully you will never need to though, but who knows.) Jago is certainly testament to his surgical competence It seems so sad to me that when vets are able to repair, very sucessfully a dogs patella problems, that it's not done and you see dogs hobbling/hopping/skipping around ... whatever the breed  I have said several times to hubby, that I'm so glad Jago came to us, someone else might not have given him the care we did and the chance to live his life on four strong legs ... really every dogs right, well in my thoughts. |
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Post by rosiesmum on Aug 19, 2011 16:11:07 GMT
Hope it's okay adding this link for vets in the UK who specialise in orthopaedic surgery. Owners own vets will usually suggest local specialists, but if time allows, do a little of your own research before deciding of surgeon. Ask friends, family, dog walkers you know, groomers, local rescue contacts if you have them ... or just call anyway, for their thoughts experience www.vetindex.co.uk/vetindex/orth_ref.htm |
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Post by Hollie on Aug 19, 2011 16:12:05 GMT
Feodore has LP Grade 1-2 I had it "unofficially" diagnosed by a vet doing a home visit one of my bfs late elderley labs, so it is not in his notes and I will be able to claim on insurance for it. I had previously asked my crap vet and he just said "oh he is half Jack Russell? He just has the Jack Russell Hop" refering to him hopping when it dis-locates as he runs. I didn't know this at the time I got his brother Napoleon or I would have put my foot down and said no. Thankfully Nap hasn't shown any signs and is 10 months now, but time will tell if he is affected. I was thinking of insuring Feo & Eve and I am looking at quotes, but I don't want him treated by anything other than a specialist- is it likely this will this be covered or is thetre no chance? |
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Post by Hollie on Aug 19, 2011 16:14:59 GMT
At the end of the day it is up to the individual owner to do as we did, find an experienced and competenent vet to perform thier dogs surgery. We were very lucky that we have one of the most respected within the UK veterinary profession in our area (If anyone in the North of England ever needs details, please feel free to get in touch! Hopefully you will never need to though, but who knows.) Could you posibly PM me? I am in Cheshire/ Lancs. x |
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Post by rosiesmum on Aug 19, 2011 16:24:03 GMT
Could you posibly PM me? I am in Cheshire/ Lancs. x Have done so x |
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Post by rosiesmum on Aug 19, 2011 16:31:08 GMT
Feodore has LP Grade 1-2 I had it "unofficially" diagnosed by a vet doing a home visit one of my bfs late elderley labs, so it is not in his notes and I will be able to claim on insurance for it. I had previously asked my crap vet and he just said "oh he is half Jack Russell? He just has the Jack Russell Hop" refering to him hopping when it dis-locates as he runs. I didn't know this at the time I got his brother Napoleon or I would have put my foot down and said no. Thankfully Nap hasn't shown any signs and is 10 months now, but time will tell if he is affected. I was thinking of insuring Feo & Eve and I am looking at quotes, but I don't want him treated by anything other than a specialist- is it likely this will this be covered or is thetre no chance? As long as it is not recorded in his notes when you take out insurance and he is not taken to vet for this issue, within 14 days he should be covered. He may never need surgery, but insurance will give you peace of mind. Any decisions can then be made free of financial restraint, you can do what is best for the dog himself Once diagnosis is confirmed and it is decided by you and vet surgery is best option, you can request a referral to vet of YOUR choice, insurance will cover this. Or certainly Petplan did for Jago That is how I understand it and what applied to us and J. x |
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Post by Codi on Aug 19, 2011 18:23:00 GMT
Petplan insurance has changed. If your pup is diagnosed or has any pre-existing things noted with LP within the first 6 months (or prior) of the policy, it is not covered. You can get an exception, which is what I did with Bella, by taking them to the vet within the first 30 days of getting the policy (has to be the first 30 days) and have the vet specifically check the knees and note the lack of LP in the notes, for it to be covered if it happens in that first 6 months.
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