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08-16-2010, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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| Legg Perthes Has anyone had any experience with this? If so how did you treat it and what was the outcome? |
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08-17-2010, 12:13 PM | #2 |
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| Treatment is to remove the femoral head and sew the pup up. They do quite well and that affected side is slightly shorter than the unaffected side. But all the pain is gone and they live almost normal lives. Still run and play. I sent you a PM
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08-17-2010, 02:27 PM | #3 |
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| Here are some links. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease Legg-Perthes Disease (Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head) in Dogs VetInfo - Veterinary Medical Information for Dogs and Cats - L - Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
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08-17-2010, 02:31 PM | #4 |
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| Another one: Legg Calve Perthes Disease in Dogs / Dogs Articles / Pet Articles / Televets.com This is a common condition and thought to be genetic.
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08-17-2010, 02:32 PM | #5 |
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| Yes, I have seen it and I had FHO done. That is the only accepted treatment imho. I consulted with the best certified ortho surgeon in this area. BUT...that is for small dogs. I believe a larger dog might end up needing a hip replacement.
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08-17-2010, 03:42 PM | #6 |
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| Piper had FHO for Legg Perthes when she was 8 months old. Within 3 months she was back 100%. She runs, plays and takes long walks with me everyday. You would never know that she ever had surgery on her hip.
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08-17-2010, 04:04 PM | #7 | |
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The only treatment is surgery, if surgery isn't done. The pup will be crippled and in constant pain. Surgery is always 100% successful. A breeder will always remove a pair from their breeding program that has produced Leggs Perthes. If they don't they are asking for trouble.
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08-17-2010, 04:16 PM | #8 | |
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08-17-2010, 04:28 PM | #9 |
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| Thank you all for your copmments and for the links. I have already had the boy neutered. He is one that I bought for a stud, but had not yet used him. So fortunately I do not have to deal with offspring. I'm going to call an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow. |
08-17-2010, 04:48 PM | #10 |
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| I'm sorry JeanieK. That must be very disappointing but glad you found out now rather than later! |
08-17-2010, 04:52 PM | #11 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | so sorry for this. Please let the original breeders know.
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08-17-2010, 04:58 PM | #12 |
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| I have notifed the breeder and he is replacing him. Yes it is a big disappointment, but I'm very glad I found out before I had used him as a stud. |
08-17-2010, 05:29 PM | #13 |
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| will you keep the pup or will the breeder take him back? My dog had the surgery done on both legs and did very well,, we did water therapy everyday once he was allowed, you would never know he ever had surgery. |
08-17-2010, 07:14 PM | #14 | |
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But first things first. | |
08-18-2010, 06:57 AM | #15 |
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| I just spoke with an orthopedic surgeon and have scheduled the surgery for next Thursday. He said a big part of it is getting him to use the leg after the surgery to rebuild the muscles and recommended getting him to swim in a kiddie pool or bathtub. I called two different places. One place was $1500, the second place, the surgeon actually went down a list of all of the costs, from the pre op exam to the take home pain meds, and said $850.00. I couldn't believe the difference if prices. Both are orthopedic surgeons. The one I'm going with has been doing this for 29 years. Thanks for all of the information given. I'd like to know if any of you had trouble getting them to use the leg after the surgery. |
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