[MzLynnC]

Hope am posting this in the correct place.

First want to say if you have a puppy be aware of this condition and precaution to possibly get an X-ray done at around 8-9 months.

Had a trainer with Luke last week (Luke 9 1/2mo - 2lb 14.5oz), she noticed that he had just started holding his left rear leg up and said his muscle felt different then the right side. Would have noticed it later am sure, but he must have started barely having his toes on the floor and not his foot within the last 24 hours. So off to the Vet on Thursday - X-Ray - and report showed Legg Perthes. This was new to me in small animals. We have had Yorkies over 33 years and never a problem before.

Went to surgeon yesterday, he told us Luke had this for about 6-8 weeks. Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday. Was told he should make a wonderful recovery and when all healed he should get around like he never had anything done. Surgery and then stays for 7 days for therapy - then comes home, crate confirmed for at least 1-2 weeks and have to take him 5 days a week for therapy for 2 weeks. We don't see him after surgery but can go daily except Sunday until he is able to come home. Feel comfortable with the surgeon, he is use to working on small dogs, he is an ortho surgeon, and has taught so many places. The facility is spotless and WOW - 12,000 sq feet, they have everything there CAT scan, MRI, radiologist, therapy areas, other vet specialist, and vet always there 24/7

Purchased Trupanion when we got these babies, and they said this is covered and sent us a claim form. I also purchased the add on rider which will cover the therapy.

The breeder who we had bought before was totally surprised, she offered to pay our deductible and even offered to buy him back. This was the first litter out of the bitch but the dog had many other breeding with no issue. Guess this combo wasn't good, but you don't know. She has been wonderful, we have become friends over these dogs and our previous girl lived to be 15 that we got from her. Very upfront breeder and still highly recommend. She did everything prior to purchase, blood work, bile acid, spay/neuter (we got Luke's sister Lily, she is 2lb 6oz). Told me what to do if he doesn't eat and we text her with any question.

Am so worried about this procedure and want him to wake up from the sedation. We are camping out in the lobby until he is out of surgery and awake.

Will try to post updates to the surgery, progress and healing.

Praying for my little Luke.