First I want to thank everyone who sent warm wishes and prayers to Tide (http://www.lab-retriever.net/board/p...-t7299478.html). They were very much appreciated and I think this board has some of the most caring people I have ever met. ;)

Well, the prognosis is not good.:frown: I just got back a little while ago from picking Tide up from the vet. It?s either OCD of the knee or a CCL tear. While looking at the x-rays, which were inconclusive, she pointed out a shaded grey area which she said was fluid in her knee. There was also an area of bone that was flatter, I think she described it as that, which she said is more then likely OCD. The orthopedist wants to insert a scope and determine EXACTLY what it is, and if OCD, file down the affected bone. If a CCL tear then Tide will have to be opened up and operated on, which will cost $1000?s. I?m a little annoyed at the fact we still don?t know for SURE what Tide is hurting from, I really thought we?d have more of an idea after these x-rays, so I?m thinking a second opinion is in order. Does anyone know if vets will release copies of x-rays so that I can contact someone else? Does anyone in the NJ area know of a good Ortho vet?

Tonight is just very glum. :(It?s depressing for my BF and I being we are just starting out and aren?t Rockefeller but we?ll get through even if I have to get another job. I?d do anything for this dog and I know my BF would too.