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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I would get her to a specialist (board certified orthopedic surgeon is best) as soon as possible. It is very probable that she has torn the ligament in that one leg. When they have luxating patellas they are at risk of tearing the cruciate ligament. Here are some links to explain the two: Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info Yorkie Haven Rescue - Patellar Luxation Info
Dogs do a very good job of hiding pain. Just because she is not whimpering or crying does not mean she is pain free. If she has a torn ligament, that is painful.
If you don't know of a specialist, here is a link to find one: ACVS - Find a Surgeon in Your Area
Good luck and keep us posted, please. |
Jane thank you so much for the info
i do have a tough little girl and that makes complete sense when you say they could still be in pain and just dont show it. i do have some dexamethasone for her and i she has been resting alot to which is good she seems to always want me to carry her and i do
If she dont improve in the next couple days i will be taking her back and discuss surgery, Mia is such an active little girl i dont want this to break her spirit i know they can live with it but if it can be fixed why not do it so they can have better quality of life she is still so young.
Hugs,