Our 10 lb Bichon, Riley, was diagnosed with a bum hip by a local vet who wanted to cut his femur in order to alleviate the pain, but he would not have use of that leg...it would just dangle. We researched the internet in search of a micro hip replacement. At that time there were only 2 facilities in the country capable of the micro surgeries. One in NY and the other in Texas. Since it was winter we opted for Gulf Coast Veterinarian Hospital in Houston. Thank goodness we did...it wasn't his hip!!! Our little athlete had blown out his knee!!! They did the surgery that day. Returned to The Villages a few days later. He is now 14 and still our little athlete! I do know back then the Drs in Houston were working and training with the Gainesville Vet College to be able to perform micro surgeries there.
Riley has a Bichon friend named Bailey who quite suddenly started dragging her back legs. Turns out she had broken her back (probably from jumping). Had surgery and is just fine!
Good Luck!
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