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yorkiesrock · 07-28-2007, 12:26 PM

I just got back from visiting a new vet with my Yorkie. I went to her for a second opinion on his luxating patella. She told me it was a grade 3 and it's up to me if I go ahead with the surgery. She isn't sure about the price yet because she needs to call the orthopedic specialist and will get back to me. It might be within the range of $1,500- $2,000 each leg. She said if I leave him be he might just adapt to it and it might not get worse. On the other hand it can pop out entirely and not go back in and then arthritis will set in. I don't know what to do. I don't want to put my baby through this but then again I don't want him developing arthritis. Those of you with Yorkies who have or had a grade 3 LP let me know what you decided to do. Did you leave the Yorkie be? If so did the condition worsen? Did you go ahead with the surgery? If so how is the Yorkie now?

07-28-2007, 12:26 PM	#1
yorkiesrock YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 529	Feedback on Grade 3 Luxating Patella I just got back from visiting a new vet with my Yorkie. I went to her for a second opinion on his luxating patella. She told me it was a grade 3 and it's up to me if I go ahead with the surgery. She isn't sure about the price yet because she needs to call the orthopedic specialist and will get back to me. It might be within the range of $1,500- $2,000 each leg. She said if I leave him be he might just adapt to it and it might not get worse. On the other hand it can pop out entirely and not go back in and then arthritis will set in. I don't know what to do. I don't want to put my baby through this but then again I don't want him developing arthritis. Those of you with Yorkies who have or had a grade 3 LP let me know what you decided to do. Did you leave the Yorkie be? If so did the condition worsen? Did you go ahead with the surgery? If so how is the Yorkie now?