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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  It's all in how the breeder handles the situtation and how they stand behind their breeding program. Health testing is very important but as Mary said, a breeding pair can test normal and produce a life threatening illness. Luxating patellas are very common in toy breeds. I wish more people would not jump into surgery for LP because it's not always necessary. I have 3 yorkies with LP and they are fine and show no signs of pain or limping and "YES" they are all spayed and neutered and so are the parents but LP doesn't always have to have surgery.
There isn't that genetic marker for Liver Shunt yet and we are hoping soon there will be it will make breeding a lot easier.
Donna |
I agree as i do not like to see people doing LP surgery UNLESS the dog is in pain and lifting leg all the time or it is slipping out all the time and cry out in pain. I think too many rush into this type of surgery as well as the acl rupture surgery. DD has LP 4 and she had an acl injury a year ago jumping off doggie stairs wrong and i rested her for 2 months and she is totally fine today a year later. I consulted 2 orthos and 2 vets and three out of 4 said to rest for 2 mos then if not better surgery. The 4th a vet wanted to rush her in for acl surgery while doing a dental - SCARY.