I definitely have to vote for a second opinion with x-rays included. Our sheltie injured her back leg when she was just a little less than a year old and had to have surgery. Our vet here, whom I absolutely adore, did the initial exam and sent her straight to a special surgeon in Ft. Wayne (2 hours away) who did the surgery the day I took her. It cost me a little over $1000 but I'd do it over again any day of the week. She is a very precious little girl to us. We got her when she was a baby and we'll have her til she's an old lady!! She's now 4 years old and has never had another problem with her leg.

Let us know what happens and good luck!!

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