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LBH · 08-01-2009, 02:20 PM

Hi FL Yorkie owners!

I have been posting about Moose's diagnosis with luxating patella, which is very bad in his right back leg but he also has loose, "floating" kneecaps all around.

The vet is not optomistic about him being able to function normally without surgery- he isn't in tremendous pain right now but just isn't his normal, active, playful self. We are doing 2 weeks of intense rest and starting him on Cosequin but all signs point to surgery so I have started doing my research early.

I have found 4 surgeons in Florida that are board certified with ACVS and specialize in Orthopedics for small animals (Moose is only 4lbs so you can understand my worry!) I just wanted to see if anyone in FL or anywhere else has used these surgeons for luxating patella with their little one. Thanks for your help!

Jacek J. deHaan, DVM , Diplomate ACVS 1995
Organization: Affiliated Veterinary Specialists
Address: 9905 S US Hwy 17-92
Maitland, Florida 32751-3378 USA

Federico G. Latimer, DVM, MS , Diplomate ACVS 1998
Address: 19780 Queenswood Drive
Jupiter, Florida 33458 USA

Daniel D. Lewis, DVM , Diplomate ACVS 1991
Organization: University of Florida
Address: College of Veterinary Med SACS
Box 100126 HSC
Gainesville, Florida 32610-0126 USA

Robert G. Roy, DVM, MS , Diplomate ACVS 1994
Organization: Palm Bearch Veterinary Specialist
Address: 3092 Forest Hill Blvd
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 USA

Anyone used these or heard anything (good or bad) about any of them? Thanks!!

08-01-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
LBH Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 123	Yorkie owners! (especially FL) Anyone used these surgeons? Hi FL Yorkie owners! I have been posting about Moose's diagnosis with luxating patella, which is very bad in his right back leg but he also has loose, "floating" kneecaps all around. The vet is not optomistic about him being able to function normally without surgery- he isn't in tremendous pain right now but just isn't his normal, active, playful self. We are doing 2 weeks of intense rest and starting him on Cosequin but all signs point to surgery so I have started doing my research early. I have found 4 surgeons in Florida that are board certified with ACVS and specialize in Orthopedics for small animals (Moose is only 4lbs so you can understand my worry!) I just wanted to see if anyone in FL or anywhere else has used these surgeons for luxating patella with their little one. Thanks for your help! Jacek J. deHaan, DVM , Diplomate ACVS 1995 Organization: Affiliated Veterinary Specialists Address: 9905 S US Hwy 17-92 Maitland, Florida 32751-3378 USA Federico G. Latimer, DVM, MS , Diplomate ACVS 1998 Address: 19780 Queenswood Drive Jupiter, Florida 33458 USA Daniel D. Lewis, DVM , Diplomate ACVS 1991 Organization: University of Florida Address: College of Veterinary Med SACS Box 100126 HSC Gainesville, Florida 32610-0126 USA Robert G. Roy, DVM, MS , Diplomate ACVS 1994 Organization: Palm Bearch Veterinary Specialist Address: 3092 Forest Hill Blvd West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 USA Anyone used these or heard anything (good or bad) about any of them? Thanks!!