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Bielefeld
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surgery on my dog
I am going to baja in a few days. All the way to La Paz. Since my dog recently tore a cruciate ligament in her left hindleg, I was wondering if
anybody has a sugestion for a good vet who is able to do a surgery to help her. 
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bajabound2005
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whre? In La Paz or along the way? If in Ensenada, Antonio Pena is a great ortho guy. Post back if you want the contact info.
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Bielefeld
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I am open for any sugestions. The vets up here want 600 to 1000$ for this surgery. It should be cheaper than that, but I want an experienced guy, who
knows what he is doing.
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bajabound2005
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dr. antonio pena
9th street #331 between ruiz & obregon
646 178 3993
646 174 0601
his cell 044 646 107 6306 (don't be afraid to call it)
He speaks English...maybe one other in his office does. Just call and ask for him, in English if you don't speak enough Spanish.
He's considered the best vet orthopod in the area. Other vets will even you refer you to him.
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I have been taking my Newfs to Dr. Antonio Pena for 8years. I have referred many people to him, several from the states. All have thanked me. He is
from Mexico City, speaks English and is a excellent surgeon.
(646)178-3993 or 174-0601
His clinic is on Calle 9na (9th st), between Ruiz and Obregon in Zona Centro
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Paulina
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BB,
You can disregard my last u2u, I didn't see that you posted the info here.
Dr. Antonio is fantastic. As I told BB in my u2u, he repaired my English Mastiff's front leg after she had been hit by a car in Bahia. A different
Ensenada vet kept her over night, put a cast on her and told us that he had repaired her leg, gave us a big bill, sent us on our way. He probably
thought we were tourists and would eventually find out when we got back to the states and checked in with our own vet.
Fortunately we were referred to Dr. Antonio for a second opinion. He x-rayed through her cast, discovered that it had been left broken, then did the
surgery to pin/repair it properly.
He also helped with our Bulldog's knees, as well as tumors on our Boxer mix, and all the other regular vet type visits we made.
I lost track of him when we moved back to the states. I'm glad to know his number so we can go back to him should we need him.
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My dog has had the same surgery also...on both legs in fact. She's 9 now but can tear it up with the young dogs no problem. Good luck!
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Bielefeld
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I would like to thank everybody for recomending Dr. Antonio Pena to us.
He did the surgery and he did a great job. He is a very dedicated vet. It will be another week before our dog can use the leg but the stitches look
good.
THANKS AGAIN; NOMADS!!
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bajabound2005
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Glad to hear it! And best wishes to your pooch for a speedy recovery.
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Paulina
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Thank you for posting a follow up. Glad to hear that all went well for you and your dog.
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Good for you and good for your pooch. I'm glad and happy.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bielefeld
I am open for any sugestions. The vets up here want 600 to 1000$ for this surgery. It should be cheaper than that, but I want an experienced guy, who
knows what he is doing. |
Glad to hear the surgery went well. As the human of a geriatric mutt I have to ask, how many dog biscuits did it set you back?
Knowledge is good. - Emil Faber
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Bielefeld....my daughters 9 year old Yellow lab need the same type of surgery. I would like to contact yo by phone, e-mail or u2u to discuss your
experience with your dog and Dr Pena.
Thanks!!!
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bajaguy
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What is the status of your dog???
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajaguy
What is the status of your dog??? |
he's kind of gassy tonite. thanks for asking. 
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Kell-Baja
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OOO Doggy gas is the Worst
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Looks like you might need some Dog Smog Remedy!
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Bielefeld
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Another update on my dog "Luna":
It is now 6 weeks since the surgery and she is walking quite well. She still can not jump at all. So we still have to carry her up the steps of our
trailer all the time.
The reason may be, that her other leg is bad as well and needs to be operated on for a full recovery. We are thinking of having that done on the way
up in Ensenada as well.
One can only hope that she will be OK eventually....
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Cardon Man
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Bielefeld...It takes a long while for full recovery. Like I said, My dog has had both knees done. It's been about 3 years or more now but she can run
and play like a champ. It's hard to believe she was ever hurt at all. Best of luck.
[Edited on 3-19-2008 by Cardon Man]
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Camote
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bielefeld
I am open for any sugestions. The vets up here want 600 to 1000$ for this surgery. It should be cheaper than that, but I want an experienced guy, who
knows what he is doing. |
Glad to hear the surgery went well. As the human of a geriatric mutt I have to ask, how many dog biscuits did it set you back?
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....and was the savings better than 33%?
Bob Durrell
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