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Originally Posted by docmartin  He sounds wonderful Matese, Crystal has had a stage one L/Patella on one of her hind legs for about 15 months, it hasn't worsened, and the other joints seem fine. However one of the reasons I originated this thread, was to get an open opinion upon exercise v's joint longevity amongst other limiting physicalities? As she always runs upon soft sand I reasoned this would be less harsh, than say a town doggie running on hard pavements?
My step daughter has a similar natured girl to your little chap. When I talk to Irina on Skype whilst she's away presently, this little love sits so quietly cradled in her arms. Meanwhile our lunatic is busy watching the screen and either licking or trying to paw it! Fed up with that she then transmogrifies into a demented jack in a box, whizzing up and down and collecting all her toys around me in a very determined attempt for attention.
She was apparently too hyper for her original elderly owner, which was one reason how we came to get her aged 20 weeks. Personally I love her character, but with one arm and arthritis everywhere she is now a real challenge for me sometimes. When Mom's home we split her attention and the duties, which in reality limits the exposure to fatigue for us both. |
For starters the LP surgery is cause for concern, again, I am by no means an expert on exercise, especially now knowing of her surgery, but I tend to agree with you about sand vs cement or dirt, I believe as you do, sand is softer, still would not know about joint longevity, and I can understand your concern. Crystal sounds like a blast, a typical yorkie puppy lol. Seniors should research the breed, talk to yorkie owners before purchasing a yorkie, most are super hyper, well my 4 girls were, a reason (among many) I love the breed. But you lucked out with this pup and thank you for taking a chance with this lil baby, they are so much fun when they are puppies. Although tiring as she may make you, enjoy these days of puppy-hood, they go by so fast.They can be a bit of work if anyone has a slight handicap. I know you will soon get answers to your concern.