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bif

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9. The problem is

Reply to Ponietz (Reply #5)

Sun May 18, 2025, 02:13 PM

May 2025

The kneecap won't stay in place. And I'm not really sure how to put it back in place. The vet gave us a list of surgeons. We did some research and picked the one that had the best reviews. Not sure exactly how much it'll be. She just gave us rough idea how much it might cost.

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Question about surgery for my cat [View all] bif May 2025 OP

I don't have any advice, sorry, but a question..what about a flexible brace, kinda like a compression sleeve Deuxcents May 2025 #1

Big heavy dogs, no really good alternatives to surgery, but vets have a saying about orthopedic issues in cats... hlthe2b May 2025 #2

She's five-years old bif May 2025 #3

Get her some good solid ramps to alleviate joint stress SheltieLover May 2025 #6

$6K? Yikes! Bayard May 2025 #4

Where are you located? bamagal62 May 2025 #8

We're in Detroit. bif May 2025 #10

If it were my cat I'd give it time to heal Ponietz May 2025 #5

Wow... veterinarians--like physicians & dentists have 8-12 or more years of study/education and yet you hlthe2b May 2025 #7

Glad you've never been overcharged by a doctor, dentist or vet. Ponietz May 2025 #15

I did not say that. But, your contempt is so similar to those we try hard not to be like. hlthe2b May 2025 #16

"Gouge" was a little harsh, I admit Ponietz May 2025 #18

Many vet practices have been bought but private equity firms. They set the prices. SharonAnn May 2025 #17

We checked to make sure they were independent bif May 2025 #20

The problem is bif May 2025 #9

Your cat is lucky to have you Ponietz May 2025 #14

See if there is a Vet school near by Nigrum Cattus May 2025 #11

MSU is a good 1 1/2 hours away bif May 2025 #12

I found two links that might help you decide, or at least give you some questions to ask the surgeon: femmedem May 2025 #13

Thank you for the links. bif May 2025 #21

The surgery sounds like a god idea to me. ShazzieB May 2025 #19

Would you get pet stairs for her to use to get up on her favorite spot & on the big bed? irisblue May 2025 #22