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The questions Australian pet owners actually type at midnight, answered directly and honestly. Every answer is reviewed by a veterinary surgeon, and every one of them has a version specific to your pet that we can answer properly.

EMReviewed by Eben Martin, Veterinary Surgeon · Updated August 2026

Cruciate and knees

How long can a dog wait for cruciate surgery?

When is putting a dog down for a torn ACL the right call?

Do dog ACL braces work instead of surgery?

TPLO vs TTA: which is actually better?

TPLO or lateral suture for a small dog?

Why is my dog still limping six months after TPLO?

Patella

Grade 2 luxating patella: does my dog actually need surgery?

Will my puppy grow out of a luxating patella?

Both knees have luxating patellas. What will this cost?

IVDD and spines

IVDD: crate rest or surgery?

How urgent is IVDD surgery really?

How much is dachshund back surgery in Australia?

Airways

What age should a frenchie have BOAS surgery?

Is BOAS surgery at desexing worth it?

Fractures

Dog broken leg: what does cast vs surgery cost?

How much does cat broken leg surgery cost in Australia?

Lumps and cancer

When should I worry about a lump on my dog?

What does mast cell tumour removal cost in a dog?

Cats and emergencies

Is PU surgery worth it for my blocked cat?

Is GDV bloat surgery worth it for an old dog?

Hips and elbows

FHO vs total hip replacement: how do I choose?

At what age should hip dysplasia surgery happen?

Second opinions

What does a vet second opinion cost in Australia?

Are online vet second opinions legit?

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