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MyFairLacy · 03-20-2008, 06:14 PM

I'm sorry

It's just way too common unfortunately. Lacy and Rylie both have LP. Rylie is grade 2 both knees and Lacy is grade 2 in left leg and grade 3 in right leg. Neither of them are bothered by it yet. The best thing is to keep them at a healthy weight so they don't put unnessary strain on their knees. I wouldn't have the surgery done if they aren't limping or in pain from it...but there is always the risk they'll have arthritis as they age. If London starts to limp again, I'd have a specialist check her out.

03-20-2008, 06:14 PM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I'm sorry It's just way too common unfortunately. Lacy and Rylie both have LP. Rylie is grade 2 both knees and Lacy is grade 2 in left leg and grade 3 in right leg. Neither of them are bothered by it yet. The best thing is to keep them at a healthy weight so they don't put unnessary strain on their knees. I wouldn't have the surgery done if they aren't limping or in pain from it...but there is always the risk they'll have arthritis as they age. If London starts to limp again, I'd have a specialist check her out. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.