[stomachmonkey]

Have had it done twice on our Mastiff. Easily twice the size of your girl and it literally saved her life.

It's almost always an issue with the angle that the joint meets.

Is actually predictable.

Bad news is if the dog does one they are almost certain to tear the other within a year.

Surgery looks worse than it is.

Really the only option for a larger dog.

My advice, take out pet insurance. Will save you a boatload of cash when it comes time to do the second leg.

Insurance does not cover a pre existing but I look at it this way, if i break my right arm that does not guarantee I'll break the left.

Stairs are a no no, restrict movement, take a towel and sling it under her abdomen and support her when she goes out for bathroom walks.

Good luck, it'll be fine.