I had another topic in mind for this evening, but like Rachel Maddow this week, things changed and this is the new story.
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I found out this morning that Razzle is going to have CCL TPLO surgery on Monday morning for a torn ACL in her right back knee. According to what I read, they level the top of the tibia, change its position, and that configuration makes the ACL unused and the knee stable. She should feel a lot better very quickly. Then there is quite a lengthy rehab. There is a ton of info about it online and I have yet to read it all.
The only bad thing about it is the insurance company has declined to pay for it and it will cost more than $5000. My vet is fighting the insurance company but I never feel like the good guy wins so I am just settled on paying for it. Oh well, at least there is something that will help her and I can afford it. Its hurts me to see her hopping around on 3 legs and I know she hurts.