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Originally Posted by Patti  I have one with grade 4 in both legs and she has never shown any sign of pain or limping. My vet said do the watch and see approach as Cali also has mild MVD and we don't want her put under unless absolutely necessary. Her breeder was made aware of both MVD and LP and never offered any help. I also never asked since her contract was for 48 hours (before YT) |
I'm sorry your breeder wasn't responsible
Grade 4 for me to cover it although the yorkie would have to be up to one year of age. As, LP can be caused from injury and the owner not knowing it happened because of jumping ect....as far as the MVD goes the breeder should do some health testing and stand behind their breeding program....I spoke personally with Dr. Center and she said with perfectly normal parents with normal bile acid tests can produce MVD and LS but it could also be that pairing of individual dogs that produced the MVD or LS but until that genetic marker is found and established only thing we can do as responsible and reputable breeders is spay and neuter anything that produces MVD or LS.
Donna Bird
Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers