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Originally Posted by xmasbaby75  Well, we went to the vet yesterday, and it turns out that Shadow has luxating patella (slipping kneecaps) and that is what caused his pain. My Shadow is now 7 years old, and this is the first I've ever heard of it. The vet said it wasn't too serious, and very common to Yorkies. He also said there was surgery to repair it, but most dogs just learn to live with it. Has anyone gone through this surgery with their dog? |
I had a 6 year old female once that was very, very active. She loved to chase balls or anything you would throw. One day I threw a toy and she spun around and leaped off the chair and yelped in mid air. She held her leg up and ran around on three legs. I took her to the vets and he said she just hurt her knee and he gave me doggy aspirin for pain. She eventually got better but would occasionally favor her leg a little. She eventually went to live with my step daughters mother-in-law where she was very spoiled and pampered until she was unfortunately stolen at age 10.
I hope your Shadow get better.