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Originally Posted by Tyco  Hi all! I recentlly got the sweetest little rescue yorkie. I love this girl! The vet said she has laxating patellas in both knees rated 2.5 and possible legg perthes in her right hip. her knees have never poped out but are loose. can anything be done to avoid surgery? she seems to walk fine and appears to not be in pain. we think she is about 3 years old.
Thanks for any help!
Ellina |
Congratulations on your little rescue yorkie. I would begin giving her glucosamine immediately. I have a Bichon who was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when she was five years old. I began giving her glucosamine and she is 11 years old now and still going strong with no problems and no surgery. I give her liquid glucosamine called Syn-flex. I have never heard of leg perthes, so don't have any thoughts on that.