Lily went to the vet today(prayers please) Lily went to the vet today and my worst fears came true she has stage 2 LP in right leg and stage 3 LP in left leg.:cry8: I have a few decisions to make so all your prayed would be greatly appreciated. O just a question for all of those that are married and have dogs with this problem how did your husbands take it when you told them about the LP and the cost of surgery.:( |
Hi , sorry to hear your baby needs surgery. I cant help with the hubby question but hopefully he loves your baby as much as you do. I will say a prayer for Lily. |
I'm so sorry. You have my prayers. You know that. It's part of taking on the responsibility of a pet - that is what you tell your hubby, I suppose. Good luck. |
Aww so sorry, prayers comming your way.:( |
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My DH was super understanding despite all the superficial complaining he does. He knows how important my little Yorkies are to me. He also know that they are basically the reason I am still here today. (that's another story.) It will all work out. :) Joanne :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :aimeeyork :dog: |
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Grade I -- The patella can be manually luxated but easily comes back into normal position. Patient may or may not occasionally carry the affected leg. Grade II -- Patella luxates on flexion of the knee joint and remains out of place until manually replaced or patient extends and rotates joint. Patient intermittently carries the affected limb with the knee joint flexed. Grade III -- Patella remains luxated most of the time but can be manually reduced (placed back into position). Flexion and extension of the knee joint reluxates the patella. Patient transfers most of the body weight to the front legs, bunny hops or carries the affected legs, and appears bowlegged or knock-kneed. Grade IV -- Patella is permanently luxated and cannot be manually repositioned. The quadriceps muscle group starts to shorten, making it difficult to extend the leg fully. Patient transfers most of the body weight to the front legs, bunny hops or carries the affected legs, and appears bowlegged or knock-kneed. http://www.cpvh.com/Articles/78.html |
knees Does she limp..is she having a problem? If not, surgery is not indicated in most cases, especically with a 2 knee and surgery does not prevent arthritis as they age. It is a matter of opinion, but the vets I know, suggest weight control etc and if that does not cure a limp, then you should do surgery. |
Bleu Boy has grade 1 LP it absolutely blows my mind the price we paid for him and all we have endured! I am beginning to question many things and wish I had been educated by this site before making a decision to buy a yorkie.. I love my Bleu and would not change him because I truly believe if breeder or someone else had him they would have already put him to sleep! arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhh |
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i'm sorry your baby as LPs. Its more common then we would like in small dogs, especially yorkies. If i were you, i would first seek a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon and if he confirms the diagnosis then i would go ahead with the surgery on both legs at the same time. If just the grade 3 is done, the other leg will over compensate for it and will soon get worse. see what the surgeon says first. |
Ohh sorry to hear that. Prayers coming your way! |
I'm so sorry to hear this news, Our prayers go out to you. When ever are furbabies had vet expences my husband said, "They're part of the family, don't worry about the $$$, They Give us much more in return." Good Luck!! |
Sooo sorry! Prayers for both of you! |
Praying for your sweet little baby and you |
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