Dog Total Hip Replacement THR Cost & Recovery

Kiva is a mixed-breed rescue dog that was diagnosed with severe bilateral hip arthritis due to hip dysplasia. This is the story of her right-side total hip replacement (THR) surgery. See Kiva’s journey from her rescue puppy days, to hip dysplasia diagnosis from a veterinary orthopedic surgeon, our pre-op FHO (femoral head ostectomy) vs THR decision, costs, pet insurance details, her post-op THR recovery, and her successful 6-week follow-up visit.
If you’re a dog owner with questions about canine total hip replacement THR recovery, we hope you find some answers here! (Disclosure: Please never disregard professional veterinary advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen in this video. If you think your pet has any kind of medical condition or emergency, please call or visit your veterinarian or your local veterinary emergency hospital immediately.)
The beagle mix dog (Penny) is our 14-year-old rescue. We’ve had her since she was eight weeks old. She’s the queen of the house and is Kiva’s best friend.
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Some relevant links:
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Kiva's Pet Insurance: www.embracepet...
Kiva's PAWESOME Orthopedic Vet: www.vrcmalvern...
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