Just went through this but my lab wasn’t quite 2 when he tore his first one. Doc told us we should probably get it fixed or he’d be likely to tear the other one. He was still happy as could be and would run full speed fetching and playing just like normal so I put it off. Got quoted $2500 for TPLO. They said if I ever wanted him to be able to hunt (which was the plan and I was mid training when it happened) I should get it fixed so I decided he’d just be a house dog instead of a hunting dog. Plus he would have to be kennel bound pretty much all the time for about 6 weeks and I didn’t have the heart to do it to him when he was still so happy and active.

Well after about 6 months he tore the other one. For about 3 months after that he was still running and all like normal, he’d just be a little slow to get up the next day after running hard. After that his quality of life started being affected and he’d limp pretty bad most days so I decided to get the surgery. Took another 3 months to get it scheduled and all. Had both legs done at once, was given an estimate between $3000-$3700 and it ended up costing $3200. I’m actually on week 2 of the 12 week recovery right now and it’s not easy. I’m sure it would be easier only having 1 leg done but it would still be tough. Definitely do your research on the recovery before you commit so you know what you’re getting into.

I went TPLO rather than lateral suture bc I was told and read that with big breeds it’s coming for the lateral suture to fail.

I should also mention the vet I had it done at has an agreement with some top notch surgeon in the area where he comes in once or twice a year and does surgeries for like half price to help people out. That’s why mine was so cheap. I read stories online of people paying over $10,000 for a double TPLO. I’m in Oklahoma btw. I could go on and on about it so if you have any other questions just ask.