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Tina21 · 01-02-2012, 10:54 PM

I discovered this issue with Chloe myself as I felt a little "click" in her legs. The vet confirmed that she had an issue and that it was LP. I was told that many dogs never develop problems as a result of the LP and that others need surgery. I am hoping that she never requires the surgery as the quoted cost is 2500 dollars.... ouch. So for now its a matter of trying to keep her from jumping off the bed and she already loves to be carried up and down the stairs and will call for me when she needs a lift LOL.

I didnt know that there were grades of LP so I will ask the vet next time I am there.

01-02-2012, 10:54 PM	#10
Tina21 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 408	I discovered this issue with Chloe myself as I felt a little "click" in her legs. The vet confirmed that she had an issue and that it was LP. I was told that many dogs never develop problems as a result of the LP and that others need surgery. I am hoping that she never requires the surgery as the quoted cost is 2500 dollars.... ouch. So for now its a matter of trying to keep her from jumping off the bed and she already loves to be carried up and down the stairs and will call for me when she needs a lift LOL. I didnt know that there were grades of LP so I will ask the vet next time I am there.