Quote:
Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies  Im going thru it right now.
I have a tiny boy at 2 1/2 lbs who isnt very old, just a year. I had him checked by the vet, but only a hands on eval, not an xray. He checked his knees said they were tight, watched his gait etc at about 8 months and he checked fine thru that exam. Never favored any limbs with running.
Well about 6 weeks ago, I had him running with my stud. THey had never fought before and seemed to be Buddies. But on that day, my stud ddecide to attack my little guy. I should have not had them together.
ANyway before I could get my stud off him, he had rolled him all over and bit at his back legs.
Lil man was favoring his back leg and I took him in, xray showed nothing, and the vet thought it might be a strain or spring.
Well since that time he favors his leg, the muscle has began to deterioate, smaller then the other leg. I have him on joint supplements trying to see if that will help, he is using it more but still favors it alot, but he will probably have to have surgery.
He has legg perthes. SUch A shame, because I think I could have prevented it. Ill never know if he actually had it and it hadnt developed yet, or if it was purely injury related. His little legs are like twigs, so they cant withstand much stress. |
I wasn't aware that this was preventable. My readings have told me that this is genetic and common in Yorkies and West Highland's. Do you have any reading information that may say differently? I would love to have it if you don't mind.
Also, what supplements are you trying? My surgeon has also suggested this along with slinging the leg and crate rest for a month. But also said in Joey's case it might not really matter.
Thanks for any additional information you may provide.