[gemy]

Your vet should share with you what his assessment of the grade of the LP is. If he doesn't then definitely get a second opinion. Are you close to any vet schools or teaching hospitals? Xrays at a minimum should be done. Please try not to allow your Yorkie to jump from couch to floor - bed to floor etc. I know how difficult this is. You can start her on the supplement glucosamine/chondrotin now. Can be purchased in most pet stores. Read dosage instructions carefully.