Update 12/1/2013
Mork went back to the Vet yesterday. My dad took her to his Vet. We had taken her stool there to see if she had giardia still and her office called and wanted to have a Vet appointment. Mork still has giardia and the Vet prescribed a different medicine and suggested mixing her food with Metamucil. She also suggested that we need to lightly pat Mork's side to help and make sure the mucus from kennel cough and pneumonia is cleared up.
While at the Vet, we asked about her food and the Vet said that Royal Canin was a good food for her. That she is getting enough nutrients.
I also wanted a second opinion on her bowed legs and I felt this Vet's exam was more thorough than the previous Vet. She has a level 1 luxating patella in her hind legs. I couldn't tell that her hind legs were bowed but apparently they are bowed. The Vet said that nothing needs to be done about the hind legs and that this is actually VERY mild and very common in Yorkies.
However, she is seeing an orthopedic surgeon on Wednesday about her little front legs. The Vet thought that her front legs weren't muscularly developed but wanted her to see a specialist. Apparently, my little Mork was kept in a cage that was too small for her and wasn't able to properly develop her muscles. I've been doing some of the exercises that the Vet showed us and she already seems to be improving.
It doesn't sound like my little Mork had a good start in life and that makes me sad but she's doing much better.
On a better note, though, she already goes to the back door to let us know she needs to go out potty. Also, the Vet commented on what a great personality and disposition my little princess has. She told us that Mork has been very well socialized. |