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Originally Posted by Cirlonde  We will definitely talk to the vet about it. She's only a year old and at her last appointment, they said her knees were good. My poodle had a mild case of LP and this didn't really look the same as his. His knee would come lose for several minutes at a time and he'd hobble around with something very obviously wrong but you could easily pop it back in for him and he was fine. With Chloe, it's a split second thing and she's never acted like it hurts. Also, that site mentions them moving kind of bow legged and Chloe's not at all bow legged. Not sure if that comes after a long time though.
If it is LP, is there anything I can or should be doing to lessen the effects? Is it okay to continue walking her or should we not? Any sort of like at home therapy we can do to strengthen the knee?
Thanks!!
-C |
I don't know what she has or what your poodle had. I know what it sounds like to me. One one hand I say don't believe what you read on the internet. It's human instinct nowadays. So, don't believe that information on LP's. I've been through numerous surgeries. It's important to have a great doctor decide what is wrong with her. Then if she needs a surgery, find a great ortho. People like to hear what they what from a vet. A great one will always tell you what is needed.
She is young to have them slipping in this manner. I would not walk her like this. Dogs do not show signs of pain as we expect them too. She could be okay for forever or it may get worst. I'd just let the vet grade it. The may put a watch on it. Maybe not. But you want to know.
If surgery is required, find a great vet. You'll be fine. Lets us know how she is.