Quote Originally Posted by Karen
Only a veterinarian would be able to tell you for sure. It depends on what kind of surgery, and many other factors. The sooner you get her diagnosed, the better off you will be.
** also ask your vet if you have a local teaching hospital. They are actually very good, and the rate is really reduced. With the top doctors as teachers, and always on hand, this might be another option. When I did rescue for shepherds, a big local hospital did the surgeries ( usually hips I am afraid) for almost nothing.