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09-02-2011, 10:01 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker | Medial Luxating Patella questions I know there are lots of threads about luxating patellas but I have a few questions that I haven't found yet. Bentley was diagnosed with this in both knees yesterday. He said it isn't bad and to just keep him from jumping up and down things. Should I not allow him to go up stairs? Should I carry him up our stairs in our house? Can he still go for long walks? We walk about an hour everyday and he loves it. Any advice and info on this would be greatly appreciated. The dr says if I take precautions we can avoid surgery inthe furture so I just want to do everything right. Thanks in advance. |
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09-02-2011, 01:33 PM | #2 | |
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Walks; if Bentley is not evidencing signs of limping, stiffness, pain after your one hour walks, then I would continue those walks, as it is important to keep those legs muscles healthy and strong. Plus all dogs need stimulation and this sounds like something you both enjoy a lot. Look at joint supplements; lots of threads on this as to which supplement for joint health you might like to add to his food. Weight management is an important control factor for any joint problems. Keep Bentley's weight under control, think about lean and "mean" lol. Finally I will add in; swimming, it is still hot here, and a kiddy pool can provide lots of fun enjoyment for you both. And swimming is hands down one of the best exercises for any joints that are compromised.
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09-02-2011, 04:21 PM | #3 |
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| My poor little Sydney needed double knee surgery on her back legs before she was even one. I know you're worried, but if the vet said he's fine for now, that's good. Syd was too far gone, but what's interesting is that she never limped but once. She was on glycoflex for a spell until after the knees heeled from surgery. My parents Yorkie has lp in one knee, but the vet said she only needs glycoflex for now, but to limit jumping. For Sydney it was genetics, but jumping from a bed or couch doesn't help. Get him to use doggies stairs. Place a treat on each step to get him to go up and down. Walks should be fine and stairs should be fine as long as he isn't going full force up or down as if chasing something. Also, be careful about allowing him to play on slippery surfaces such as wood floors. As said, swimming is the best exercise. Let us know how he does!
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09-02-2011, 06:19 PM | #4 | |
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