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Thanks for the replies! I did get a second opinion from a nearby vet, who did a visual/manual exam and prescribed stronger pain killers and the sedative I had originally asked for. That very says she didn't have much faith in closed hip reductions and wants to try an FHO, which is where they...

Sorry, I meant to ask if anyone had experience with OPEN hip reduction, but I guess I am interested in hearing about any experiences anyone has had with either procedure, or FHO, or any other treatment for a dislocated hip.

My cat was diagnosed with a luxated hip on Thursday. It was clearly popped all the way out of the socket on the xray, so the vet tried a closed hip reduction, which involved putting him under anesthesia and manually pressing the hip back into place. It went in well and I had him crated to...