I'm adopting a dog with a broken pelvis. What's the surgery cost?

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There is a yorkie mix with a broken pelvis in a kill shelter I'm looking into adopting before she's put down. I'm trying to find out what the ballpark cost of a surgery should she need it. The surgeon will know today if she needs surgery or babeeee rest. But curious what surgery like this can cost. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female

Chad Brown, DVM · Accepted Answer

First, I just want to applaud you for adopting this pet. You definitely need to be commended for trying to save a life. In terms of the cost of a pelvic surgery, it depends on many factors. Those factors would include what area or location of the country you live in, how bad and what bones are affected in the fracture, and are there any other diseases or conditions that need to be fixed in addition to the fracture. So an estimate is very difficult to get to you in a fairly accurate manner. but I can take a guess And give you an idea of what it would cost for a pelvic fracture only in a healthy dog in the Midwest. This surgery on a small dog could cost anywhere from $850-$3500 depending upon the veterinarian performing it. Sometimes that range depends on whether it is a general practitioner doing the surgery or a veterinary orthopedic specialist. I am sorry I cannot be more exact but at least this gives you a ballpark idea. Thanks a lot for your question. Good luck.

I'm adopting a dog with a broken pelvis. What's the surgery cost?

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