I'm sorry, but I know of someone who's dog had to have two hip replacements at a cost of 7500. However, I tend to think there can't be many much more than £6000. The difficulty is that if it is long term, then the cost could add up year after year. I had no idea that Sharpeis were so expensive to insure! Is this because they are so susceptible to various conditions?

I hope you get to the bottom of the problem.