Your chances of curing your pet are greatest if this is
done by a veterinary surgeon who specializes in removal of feline fibrosarcomas.
Not exact matches
It may still be carried out
by a
veterinary surgeon for «therapeutic and prophylactic reasons», but few vets are prepared to
do it.
Most compelling, in a study
done by veterinary students (completely inexperienced
surgeons), their death and complication rates were lower.
A 2013 study
done by the American College of
Veterinary Surgeons indicated that the success was better than with the TightRope (TR) or tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA).
Common sense is required:
do not run your dog to exhaustion every day, and any lameness should be evaluated
by a
Veterinary Surgeon.
If your veterinarian has diagnosed patellar luxation and suggests corrective surgery to help minimize pain and forestall arthritis over the long term, the strongest recommendation is made that the actual surgery be performed
by a
veterinary surgeon, preferably one who is board - certified and who
does a lot of orthopedic work.
If you currently don't have a vet, you can find a practice in your area
by using the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons Find a vet online database.