[dezertblu]

I wouldn't worry yet, save that for the diagnosis from the vet, my vet says since Moe doesn't seem to be in massive pain and it only shows when he has been extremely active , that he would want to wait on surgery due to they have found in past cases like Moe that up to a year old thier body can mend ...not sure how due to other reading I have done, but it is what they say, and we go to a top UK vet. He said if Moe had shown pain durring the exam or this was a constant thing no matter what his activity level he would then of suggested surgery.For minor cases there are pills and shots to keep it under control, mind you this is the LCP, I dont know about the LP.With Moe he began showing signs at age 7 or 8 months, he would wake from a nap limping, or if he had been extremely active, long walks or rough play in the yard, he would go lame and not use the leg.I was caught over a holiday weekend when it really got bad, and had to keep him on crate rest until the vet opened 4 days later.Now what i do with moe is keep him as calm as i can in the house and give him planned play times, so he don't get bored.I have him a over head run lead outside, so he can't spaz out on the entire yard, with a 10 ft radious he has enough lead to exercise, but not to go completely wild and hurt himself.I can't walk him because he spazzes out and flings his body about ..causing himself harm.When I walk the big dogs he is in his front carrier and when we reach our destination he is allowed to walk a bit with me while the big dogs run free.The surgery is quite expensive in my book, but I hear great things about the results.If you have pet insurance it should be helpful.When Moe is one, if he doesn't worsen in the mean time, they will reasses him and see if surgery is the route to take.