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Originally Posted by Midfielder  Annie has been getting a "gimp" like Walter Brennan in the "Real Mccoys" Years ago. When she is in our laps or "scrunched" down beside us in our chairs. When she gets back on the floor she has a hitch in her left rear leg, it doesn't seem to have any pain with it, but sometimes she has to sit down and let it go away so she can walk. The vet said it's Luxating Patella, but I'm not so sure. I'll do anything to make her well, but I don't want her cut on if it's not necessary . Any Ideas? |
There are many treatments for lp. Did your vet recommend any type of vitamins/supplements? What grade did he say it was? If the lp is not causing her any pain, you may be able to try some glucosamine (sp?)/chondrotin type of supplements. There are also different types of therapies that might help. Does your vet have good knowledge of small breeds and their health matters? If not, I would seek a second opinion or a vet is well versed with smaller breeds. I agree, if you do not need surgery, then you shouldn't go thru with it. I have read on here, many yorkies with lp that have not had surgeries as the dog was not in pain.
Good luck and keep us updated on her prognosis.
Hot Rod had a grade 3 in his knee and we had him operated on earlier this year. He is still recovering from surgery as he still hobbles and hops. The vet said that it could sometimes take up to a year to get back to normal.