The day of the surgery can be very hard on both the dog and on the owner. Most of us have very close relationships with our dogs and hate to see them in pain. It is very important however to keep a positive attitude and not to let your dog see any worry in your face or actions. Dogs are very perceptive in picking up the energy of their owners, so if you have an energy about you that presents worry or fear, this will likely have a negative effect …

Just like any surgical procedure, knowing that you’ve got to send your dog in to undergo an invasive surgical procedure can be very traumatic for both you and you pet. It’s very important that you try to keep things “normal”, or as normal as possible prior to surgery. Your dog will obviously know that something is wrong by the lack of use, of the leg, and probably from the restricted activity, but it will be very important to keep everything else as normal as possible. Same feeding schedule, same sleeping …

Typical TPLO surgeries can cost anywhere in the range of $1,500 to $3,500, though I have heard some people say that they have been quoted all the way up to $4,500 for TPLO surgery. As with other surgical options, TPLO surgery cost can depend on the location that you live in, the size of the dog, the age of the dog etc.
The TPLO surgery procedure is a fairly invasive surgery that actually involves cutting the bone to change the angle at which the knee joint rests. Learn more about cranial …