BaranBulldog
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Hello. I have a 2.5yr old bulldog, Bear. I took him to the vet last week because he was limping. He actually had been limping since (maybe) April. But, he would just limp a few steps, then seem to walk normally. This would occur off and on (mostly off). He also walks diagonally - I'm not sure if that is relevant. The week before I took Bear to the vet, he was limping everyday and for most the the day. The vet did an orthopedic exam where she manipulated and felt his legs. She said he has a torn cranial cruciate ligament in his right knew (and a slight one in his left) and needs surgery. She doesn't perform surgeries herself; a specialist that goes to their office a few times a month does it.
My question is this: Without having taken any xrays or scans, how can she tell that he needs surgery? Are there options other than surgery? I am going to get a second opinion from a vet that actually performs the surgery. What questions should I ask?
Thank you all for the help.
My question is this: Without having taken any xrays or scans, how can she tell that he needs surgery? Are there options other than surgery? I am going to get a second opinion from a vet that actually performs the surgery. What questions should I ask?
Thank you all for the help.