Can the list Breeders provide me with their knowledge on this topic in terms of ~~ 1) Pain associated with bilateral UAP and surgery on a one year old. (shockingly obvious, but no lameness..... yet). 2) How successful is surgery for the companion dog owner? Is it worth it? 3) And, once altered and released into that home, does the surgery get done as promised? (this bothers me so much). 4) Or, do you euthanize? >>>>>>>>>> Kate, with a mild hangover after getting into it last night. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================