[Gracie2006]

Gracie was just diagnosed today. I don't know what grade she has. The vet did say that the sooner it is fixed the better. Every time the patella dislocates it causes cartilage damage. If it is not fixed, some Yorkie's do OK even into old age, others get quite lame with arthritis. My vet said there is no way to predict which ones will do OK and which won't, and the only way to ensure a quality life in later years is to have the surgery when they are young. I won't hesitate to get Gracie the surgery she needs, even if I have to max out my credit card to do it. I could never forgive myself if she ended up in chronic pain because I did not fix the problem when I could have. This is so hard!