Thanks Karen, yes I am aware it is very painful but there is no way I can afford it @ the moment, I have & am still trying to come up w/ $$$! She had the other leg done a few years ago & I used to be a vet tech so I know the procedure, consenquences etc... I know it should be done asap, I am about to cut off my own arm! This is driving me nuts. She is on etogesic (kind of like cosequin but safer) she is also on a bunch of supplemets, her weight is perfect as I have to keep it that way as her other leg & she has permanant fractures in her front leg. my vet is willing to work out a payment plan but they want $500 down I can not afford it. You see after a terrible 6 year relationship w/ my ex that ended just a few months ago, well he emptied out my bank account & also withdrew $1000 that was not there! Also I am behind on my electric bills & heat bills. I even shut off my cable & only have local service on phone. I am trying to cut corneres every way possible!