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03-30-2009, 05:34 PM | #1 |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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| My little Ranger has LP- heartbroken I took Ranger in this afternoon for his rabies shot, and as an after-thought, had his knees checked. I have been noticing him packing a hind leg more and more frequently, and in my heart I knew the diagnosis. At first I thought he was just getting a stick or leaf stuck on his foot, as it was soooo infrequent. However, now every time he goes to play outside he packs it for a few steps at a time, although not the whole time he's playing, just a few times throughout the playtime. He has grade three luxating patella in his left hind. He's going to need surgery and I am just sick about it. I am so upset.
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03-30-2009, 05:35 PM | #2 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | I am so sorry to hear that. Thankfully you have caught it at an early enough stage so you can plan out the surgery, after care and giving him some supplements starting now. Good luck.
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03-30-2009, 05:39 PM | #3 |
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| I am so sorry Amanda. Tumi and Gracie both have grade 2 LP also. It seems to be so common with our little ones. I am hoping Tsubi won't have the problem.
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03-30-2009, 05:41 PM | #4 |
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| Poor punkin.... |
03-30-2009, 05:48 PM | #5 |
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03-30-2009, 05:49 PM | #6 |
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| Sorry to hear about little Ranger's LP diagnosis. It definitely shows the good mommy you are & knowing the signs enough to question it and have it checked on. My thoughts are with you as you & Ranger push through this.
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03-30-2009, 06:19 PM | #7 | ||
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03-30-2009, 06:22 PM | #8 | |
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The problem is that it has progressed very quickly and the more that it slips in and out, the more damage it's doing in there. If I leave it until it's really bad, his recovery may be impaired and he may not be able to resume the life he loves oh-so-much. I am so sad. Thank you. I think us mommy's just *know* when something is wrong.
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03-30-2009, 06:25 PM | #9 |
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| So far they haven't gotten worse. I am hoping it stays that way and they won't need to get a surgery. I don't know if I am strong enough to handle it. They have been on Cosequin for almost a year now. I am praying for Ranger. You are such a good mommy and i know he'll be well taken care of.
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03-30-2009, 06:27 PM | #10 | |
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This was the same for Roxy too. She is active in her walking, racing, pacing and do anxiety laps. She isn't a jump (legs are too short) but she started to carry her leg and limp quite often, so that's when we knew it was time. She is a brand new girl with her new set of wheels though She gets Cosiquin every day now too | |
03-30-2009, 06:28 PM | #11 | |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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He'll be started on a glucosamine/HA/MSM supplement asap.
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03-30-2009, 06:30 PM | #12 | |
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Thanks girl, I really appreciate it. I can't stand the thought of Ranger not being Ranger.
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03-30-2009, 06:35 PM | #13 |
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| I'm sorry about ranger. Lacy has grade 2 left and grade 3 right but luckily she's never had pain or limping from it. I won't consider surgery for her unless it causes her pain because sometimes after surgery they can still limp some and hAve arthritis. I hope his surgery goes well and his leg is all better. I need to get lacy a supplement soon too
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03-30-2009, 06:38 PM | #14 | |
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Keep us posted Recovery is rough with both legs, but I would do it over that way. Only going thru one recovery by having both legs done at the same time (if they need to be) is what I would recommend. Also, I would make sure they are doing the cut and pin ~ just deepening the groove is not worth the $ or putting them under Last edited by TLC; 03-30-2009 at 06:40 PM. | |
03-30-2009, 06:39 PM | #15 | |
Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho
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I hate the thought of him having problems post-op, but hate seeing him pack that leg. I am only assuming it will get worse and worse, considering he was fine in November when his knees were last checked. Do you have any input on recovery or the possibility of the other knee going bad as well? I have never taken the time to research LP and now that I need to, feel a lot overwhelmed. Thanks for your thoughts.
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