Maybe I am cross-eyed today but it was her breeder that didn't know anything or felt she had no responsibility because she didn't sell her a breeding dog and her vet diagnoised the LP in the dog. LP is very painful for any dog (pet or breeding) and if people are breeding dogs with this disease then they should be :( I will leave it at that. Now some dogs do develope this on their own from to much jumping so I have to be a little careful but a good breeder is well aware of this problem.

That is correct, my vet diagnosed the LP.

The breeder stated quote, 'IF' your vets said these things, they are terribly misinformed. According to the 3rd edition of the illnesses of small canine breeds by Dr. Morgan page 813, which is the book that All vets use in their practice for medical info and updates, there is no known cause or implications of this disease. prior to the diagnosis. My vet is quite surprised that any vet could be so misinformed on this disorder with all the info that is so readily available. Every thing is genetic!! from their hair color, eyes, personality, disposition, size, length, even their life span will be depentant on their genetic code...DNA, an yet you still think I should be respondsable. Unquote.

As far as what my vet said, all I had told her was my vet said it was a genetic disorder and suggested surgery. I did however, let her know that I had been approached by someone after I purchased the puppy and told to "look out for genetic problems, she has been know to sell puppies with genetic disorders". This I'm sure is why she became so defensive. :confused: Maybe I shouldn't have, but I was quite angry at the time. I did not ask her to pay for the surgery or reimburse me in anyway. I told her I would see to it my puppy received the medical attention she needed. I sent her an explanation of LP from a website because as a breeder I would think she would want as much information as possible to ensure her future litters are healthy. Doesn't appear it was appreciated. So I dropped contact with her and moving on. Pray for my baby in the morning. 8am Central time, she goes in. Sorry for the long post.

I am sure everything is going to be fine, and I wish you all the luck with her recovery. It sounds like your vet is very wise, he will take good care of her.

Debbie Ray
www.sumtoiyorkies.com

Your puppy will be so happy after healing that there is no more pain. I am sorry that you and your little one are going through this. I am sure that the breeder is quite familiar with genetic disorders, and playing dumb. SHAME! I feel that she should do the right thing and reimburse to you the vet expense. This type of breeder should be put out of business and serve some jail time.

Yes, I think she will be much happier after it is all over with. She has been on pain medication since Friday evening and is running and playing more than she has in weeks. We had no clue she was in pain until she stopped using her hind leg. When she started walking on 3 legs we knew something was wrong although she gave no indication of being in pain other than not using the leg. At first we thought she must have something in her paw but when nothing was found I called the vet immediately. It is truely a shame that everyone that breeds Yorkies does not appreciate what wonderful dogs they are. I would never have any other breed. Thank you all for your support. I am new to this website or any message board for that matter and appreciate your support very much.

Thought I'd let everyone know that the surgery was done this morning and she is home and doing very well. :D Much better than I had expected. Her leg joint was completely out of the socket due to the growth but vet says it cleaned up very well. Vet says she should be putting some weight on the leg within a week. She goes back in 10 days to have the stitches removed and start therapy. Going to need a haircut to match her hip but she is fine. Wanting to play with our other Yorkie but can't let her tonight. So happy to report good news.

I am so happy to hear that all went well with her surgery and that she is home doing well. Before you know it, she will be having fun and you can rest easy that she is not in pain. Hugs to the brave little girl.:D

Well the hard part is over now and it is going to take some time for the muscles to rebuild the joint again. I am so glad everything went well. Bless her sweet hart!!!

Debbie Ray
www.sumtoiyorkies.com

Best Wishes!
 

Glad to hear your baby made it through her surgery well. Thinking of you both - sorry for what you had to go through, thanks for sharing with us.
Thinking good thoughts for recovery :rolleyes: