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LBH · 10-21-2009, 12:03 PM

I'm not sure how late it can show up if it is genetic LP, but my surgeon says that dogs that do have LP are born with it in 82% of cases. Females are 1.5x more likely to develop LP than males and if I'm not mistaken, Yorkies are pre-dispositioned to LP. Not good odds! It probably isn't the best idea to let them jump off furniture and beds, but if she did have LP you would've probably noticed her acting strange, perhaps carrying one leg on and off, and yelping for no reason. I noticed those symptoms and took Moose to the vet where he was diagnosed in both legs. He wasn't his normal self, there was reduced playing and he did not want to run anymore. We also noticed he was "scooting" his right leg instead of putting weight on it. If you're in tune to how she normally acts you would probably notice if there was an LP issue. There are different grades of LP, and from research and reading these forums, it seems that some dogs are able to live a full life and not require surgery if the LP is only grade 1 or 2. So don't be too worried unless you're seeing any symptoms. But maybe some doggie stairs for the bed and couch would be a good idea!

10-21-2009, 12:03 PM	#12
LBH Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St Augustine, FL Posts: 123	I'm not sure how late it can show up if it is genetic LP, but my surgeon says that dogs that do have LP are born with it in 82% of cases. Females are 1.5x more likely to develop LP than males and if I'm not mistaken, Yorkies are pre-dispositioned to LP. Not good odds! It probably isn't the best idea to let them jump off furniture and beds, but if she did have LP you would've probably noticed her acting strange, perhaps carrying one leg on and off, and yelping for no reason. I noticed those symptoms and took Moose to the vet where he was diagnosed in both legs. He wasn't his normal self, there was reduced playing and he did not want to run anymore. We also noticed he was "scooting" his right leg instead of putting weight on it. If you're in tune to how she normally acts you would probably notice if there was an LP issue. There are different grades of LP, and from research and reading these forums, it seems that some dogs are able to live a full life and not require surgery if the LP is only grade 1 or 2. So don't be too worried unless you're seeing any symptoms. But maybe some doggie stairs for the bed and couch would be a good idea!