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The goal of treatment is to alleviate pain, increase mobility, and prevent further damage. Factors to consider when determining treatment include the following:

Age and health of animal
Availability of a surgeon
Cost
Intended use of animal
Severity of symptoms


Conservative treatment is less expensive and requires less rigorous owner compliance than surgery. It is often used for older dogs and those with other health problems. Surgery is performed only on healthy animals, and it req...Read the full article