Dr Richard Mitchell

[SarahJ88]

So our beautiful 6 month old golden retriever has been diagnosed with osteochondrosis and we've been told by our vet that Dr Mitchell is among the best to do the surgery for her, I'm just wondering if anyone has had any consultations with him and what he is like, also the price if you are willing to write and what happened to your dog. Thanks in advance. He is based at the North Coast Veterinary Specialists at Tanawha, Qld

[Staranais]

I'm sorry.

Where is the OCD? Just asking as prognosis is very different for OCD in different joints.

I don't know that specialist, but probably someone on the forum will.

[SarahJ88]

I'm sorry.

Where is the OCD? Just asking as prognosis is very different for OCD in different joints.

I don't know that specialist, but probably someone on the forum will.

It's in her left elbow and right shoulder, I'm actually ringing them now because I need to book her, unfortunately the vet said we're looking at a few thousand

[Staranais]

Yes, that sounds about right. My girl had it in one shoulder, and it would have ended up costing us about that by the time we were done. Luckily, it was very much worth it, she now runs like the wind and has even started jumping.

Good luck with the surgery, and make sure you follow their aftercare instructions to the letter, since IMO that's just as important as the surgery as regards prognosis.