I used to be a partial owner in a dog kennel and a groomer/rescuer - 10 years experience. Depending on how old the border collie is -- -health issues, etc.etc. would determine what I would do. Your only option is surgery. Being blunt - I understand your pain and your attachment, believe me - when I had it I spend several thousand on my dogs.....

But heres the reality and my opinion --- border collies are busy dogs that are HARD to rehab. That dog will have to stay in a cage for probably a couple of weeks solid to immobalize the joint and leg for healing. Do you think this dog is "sedate" enough to handle it? You would more than likely have to sedate him/her to get her through it...do you have the patience and the thousands its gonna cost?

5g is not out of the question.....

I'm sorry for you and your dogs pains! But surgery is all you can do.

You can find a holistic specialized vet who can do chinese herbs and acupuncture to aid the healing but you HAVE to get it surgically fixed first.

Best wishes --

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