Starkehre Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Hi all, my sister need to have her dog's cruciate done, complete tear. I have offered her as much advice as I can regarding recommended surgeons etc, but never having had to do one on my dogs I don't have first hand experience. Her dog is a 5 year old Rotti x Staffy desexed bitch, 25.5kg. She is aware there are a lot of options of surgery method and some vets don't do TPLOs. She is almost ready to book with a vet who doesn't after already seeing several vets and feeling the most comfortable with this guy in Keysborough, Chris Boemo. I am not saying she should go with someone who does, but would feel happier if she didn't close off her options in case once the vet sees the dog or opens her up feels this is the best option. Guys, I am asking for your personal or anecdotal experiences and/or recommendations of excellent vets or specialists in Melbourne area. My sister is based in Langwarrin, so closer would be more ideal however she is prepared to do what it takes to bet the best vet. Personally I would like her to go and see Charles or James from SP or Pete Laverty from Melb Ref. any thoughts? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 My girl is more than likely to need a TPLO in the future and Pete Laverty is my go to surgeon. He did both THR's on my male and I found him brilliant even with my constant emails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Definitely sway her towards a TTA or TPLO surgery over a extrascapular procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Thank you for your advice guys :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffles Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Charles at SP is amazing. Such a fantastic surgeon, and I have found their prices very reasonable. After needing Charles to do a revision on my cats PU surgery as it wasn't done successfully the first time (by a different vet), I would definitely recommend a specialist straight off the bat. Although it may seem more expensive, it may work out cheaper in the long term. Southpaws do free initial surgical consults too - nothing to lose by just having a chat :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thank you ruffles and everyone else. I am thrilled to advise that she is going to Charles this week :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffles Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Excellent. She wont be disappointed. I have several friends that work at SP, and they can't speak highly enough of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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