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10-01-2014, 04:23 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
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| Puppy with Luxating Patella Grade 2 Help! I am so disappointed. Missy called me tonight from TyAva Kennel to tell me that the 12 week old baby boy I was planning to buy has a Grade 2 Luxating Patella. She also told me that one of her adult boys that Ava breeds has had to have the surgery. Is it ethical to breed dogs with a known luxating patella since it is genetic? The puppy is $2000 but Ava will only discount the dog by $200. The vet they recommend for the surgery charges $350. Would you buy a Yorkie pup with a diagnosed Luxating Patella? Advice is appreciated! I just don't know what to do. I am supposed to pick him up on Saturday. Thanks in advance to all who respond. |
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10-01-2014, 05:14 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland Maine
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| My Maggie has this in both front legs - but she was a rescue and I only found out about it after we brought her home and she had her first vet check. Our vet said some dogs need the surgery, and some dont - it really depends on your dog and their level of pain/discomfort. Maggie is 4 and doesnt show any problems, but I expect there will be a day when we need to fix it in one or both knees. I am sure someone with more knowledge on the topic will be able to help you, but I will say this, my vet told me the surgery averages about $1200 per knee...so I would be weary of a vet who does it for $350. You might call and ask the vet you plan to use once you bring your new pup home.
__________________ Corey Anne, mommy to sweet Maggie May. |
10-01-2014, 05:20 PM | #3 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
10-01-2014, 05:21 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Portland Maine
Posts: 159
| Now, I should mention, its possible my vets surgery quote was very high, so again - ill be interested to see what our little community has to say No matter what though, Im so excited for you to be getting a new pup!
__________________ Corey Anne, mommy to sweet Maggie May. |
10-01-2014, 05:29 PM | #5 | |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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__________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart! | |
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