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Do you ever notice you can spend hours online at other forums dedicated to certain topics, like dogs, and not trust it...so you come to your trusty car forum for advice! I thought it topical since so many pet photos are being posted in another thread.

I have a 2yr old English Bulldog, named Chubs. We got him because he lives in an apt in the city and we wanted a fairly lazy dog. A lazy dog he is not, he loves other dogs and plays like a nut. That caught up to him this winter as he started to limp a bit after play and it became more frequent. The vet checked him out and thought he might have a partial ACL tear. He has been on rest/pain meds for a month (meds only a week). But now seems to be getting worse. Surgery seems like the only other option - but its all in around $5K (This is Boston so city prices put it to the high end).

When you read online you have 50% of people say it is a bad idea, it doesnt work and they can be in more pain/ and 50% say its the only option and to do it.

I dont need a bulldog to play and run and hunt and swim...just to be happy and healthy for walks. The money is certainly a factor and will really be stretching my limits on all ends (I know bulldogs to begin with are expensive, but we got him super cheap - long story but the whole litter had died and the mom so they weren't sure about him). Anyone have this issue with their dog? What did you ultimately end up doing about it?

I know we have a vet or two on here, so their thoughts would be great too!