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capt_noonie · 03-22-2010, 05:41 PM

If it is indeed LP, you can always supplement with glucosamine, I use Cosequin. Cosequin Regular Strength (90 capsules) Uni was diagnosed with grade 3 last summer and had only lifting that one time after jumping in the waves at the beach. She does well on cosequin, and I don't ever plan on having surgery on her. I would really look at surgery as a last result, many yorkies have done well on supplements. Understand that this does not FIX the problem, but it can help.

Also I see you estimate the grade at 1 or 2, you really shouldnt' consider surgery for grades 1 or 2, even grade 3 is debatable and depends on each particular case.

03-22-2010, 05:41 PM	#4
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	If it is indeed LP, you can always supplement with glucosamine, I use Cosequin. Cosequin Regular Strength (90 capsules) Uni was diagnosed with grade 3 last summer and had only lifting that one time after jumping in the waves at the beach. She does well on cosequin, and I don't ever plan on having surgery on her. I would really look at surgery as a last result, many yorkies have done well on supplements. Understand that this does not FIX the problem, but it can help. Also I see you estimate the grade at 1 or 2, you really shouldnt' consider surgery for grades 1 or 2, even grade 3 is debatable and depends on each particular case. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12