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Originally Posted by Geo39  Ladyjane:
One further comment. My saying "---healthy Yorkies don't have 'issues'---" was with respect to the fact that people are generally looking for help when they write in to YorkieTalk (---just like me) and therefore, a distorted picture is presented when you consider the Yorkie populace in general. Nobody writes in to say how healthy their Yorkie is today!!! |
You are correct about that...at least in the Sick and Injured part of YT. In other areas of YT you do see healthy pups.
There are a couple of members who believe that some of the neurological problems that are seen here are common in yorkies. That is not actually true, but I suppose they feel that way because they see it here in this forum.
But...with that being said, luxating patella IS common in yorkies! And it can be costly to repair. And..injuries can and do happen sometimes. I had a yorkie years ago fall and end up with cervical disc surgery as he was unable to walk. He was fine after $4,000...and that was in 2004. No matter how careful a person is, things can happen. I am fortunate presently and do have healthy yorkies that I personally own (interestingly they were all rescues and i have no idea of their history); but their vetting also has not been inexpensive. I am a firm believer in preventative care...yearly lab testing and dentals as needed.