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hviola · 09-05-2008, 09:09 AM

I am confident that the vet is right in her diagnosis. From my research she is the best vet in about a 75 mile radius. She is also an excellent surgeon.

I got the details:
Triss has Aseptic Necrosis of the Femoral Head. I looked it up online and this is about the time it would show up. (at 5 months old) It has something to do with growth and blocked blood flow to the area. A fall or tripping on something can make it apparent to the owners, but she would have started limping soon anyways.

Her surgery is scheduled for 8am on Tuesday.

09-05-2008, 09:09 AM	#10
hviola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Casey, IL Posts: 1,175	I am confident that the vet is right in her diagnosis. From my research she is the best vet in about a 75 mile radius. She is also an excellent surgeon. I got the details: Triss has Aseptic Necrosis of the Femoral Head. I looked it up online and this is about the time it would show up. (at 5 months old) It has something to do with growth and blocked blood flow to the area. A fall or tripping on something can make it apparent to the owners, but she would have started limping soon anyways. Her surgery is scheduled for 8am on Tuesday. __________________ Heather, mommy to Drake (7 yr old son), Triss (yorkie), spike (dachshund), ash and misty (my cats), and a baby on the way due Oct 1st!