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sshaw · 08-11-2005, 03:22 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your babies, you must be a wreck. Dennis is only 4 1/2 months and it is a constant fear of mine even though the vet said he was fine. It is not so much his jumping, it is that he is clumsy and seems to be unsteady.

I never allowed any of my babies to jump off anything, especially the first 2 years. However after a couple of months they learned to call me when they wanted to go up or down. So Dennis will learn that I just don't allow it.

Sue

babi1542 · 08-11-2005, 03:30 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your babies. I hope they feel better soon. Some vets should not be in business!

spydergurl · 08-11-2005, 04:01 PM

So sorry to hear about your babies. One of mine had the same thing, but she was overweight, and the vet said to get her weight off and she should be fine. Well, I was very doubtful, but since I wanted to help her any way I could, I put her on a diet, and, sure enough, her knee is fine now, and she has lost the extra weight. The other thing is, we got a good picture of a ramp for dogs, and went out and got the materials, and my hubby made one. I like the ramp better, because they don't have to jump at all. I found the dimensions and materials needed, online. If you are interested, I will find it and give it to you. Let me know.

Kelz · 08-11-2005, 04:30 PM

i'm so sorry to hear that!

SoCalyorkiLvr · 08-11-2005, 05:21 PM

Yorkies should NOT jump up onto or off anything higher than their shoulder. I know this may sound ridiculous for those of us who have althletic dogs who seem to think they can fly and will jump off things ten times their height.

I learned this lesson the hard way with a miniature poodle I had who jumped onto my bed and off again all the time. When she got older she developed severe arthritis and it was heartbreaking to see her in pain.

It is especially important for yorkies to make steps or ramps for all the furniture and anything else you allow them to get onto. I have bought the foam steps for the kids rooms and I have fashioned steps from ottomons and decorator suitcases in my bedroom. I also use pillows and ottomans in the family room for the couches in there. It doesn't have to be expensive or unattractive.

It will save broken bones, arthritis and luxating patellas.

crystalsmom · 08-11-2005, 05:42 PM

Hope this helps

http://www.ahtluvr.com/ahtpatellarluxation.html

crystalsmom · 08-11-2005, 05:44 PM

Hope this helps

http://www.ahtluvr.com/ahtpatellarluxation.html

crystalsmom · 08-11-2005, 05:49 PM

Adm. said I could only post every 15 seconds so that is why I didn't think the first
went through. That is a good idea but I'm so slow they must have had me mixed
up with some speed ball. Ha

Cookie2 · 08-11-2005, 06:24 PM

I was taking them to Kellys Animal Hospital too! I'm asking for their records and taking them to this new vet in Fort Pierce. It's 10 miles from me instead of 2.5 miles to Kellys Hospital

. The price wasnt my main concern,the mistakes were my concern. Our new vet is Dr. Cathy Scott in Okeechobee Rd.

Genie

taje · 08-12-2005, 05:34 AM

Is it the one right off of 25th street? I used to take my animals there but the vet sold the practice. Now you have me worried I should get Pita checked by someone else! It'll have to wait I just spent 265.00 on a horse vet last nite cuz one of my horses went down, but he's ok now...

08-11-2005, 03:30 PM	#17
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I am so sorry to hear about your babies. I hope they feel better soon. Some vets should not be in business! __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

08-11-2005, 04:30 PM	#19
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	i'm so sorry to hear that! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

08-11-2005, 05:42 PM	#21
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Hope this helps http://www.ahtluvr.com/ahtpatellarluxation.html __________________

08-11-2005, 05:44 PM	#22
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	There is something you can do! Hope this helps http://www.ahtluvr.com/ahtpatellarluxation.html __________________

08-11-2005, 05:49 PM	#23
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	Adm. said I could only post every 15 seconds so that is why I didn't think the first went through. That is a good idea but I'm so slow they must have had me mixed up with some speed ball. Ha __________________

08-11-2005, 03:22 PM	#16
sshaw YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal Posts: 1,289	I am so sorry to hear about your babies, you must be a wreck. Dennis is only 4 1/2 months and it is a constant fear of mine even though the vet said he was fine. It is not so much his jumping, it is that he is clumsy and seems to be unsteady. I never allowed any of my babies to jump off anything, especially the first 2 years. However after a couple of months they learned to call me when they wanted to go up or down. So Dennis will learn that I just don't allow it. Sue

08-11-2005, 04:01 PM	#18
spydergurl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 516	So sorry to hear about your babies. One of mine had the same thing, but she was overweight, and the vet said to get her weight off and she should be fine. Well, I was very doubtful, but since I wanted to help her any way I could, I put her on a diet, and, sure enough, her knee is fine now, and she has lost the extra weight. The other thing is, we got a good picture of a ramp for dogs, and went out and got the materials, and my hubby made one. I like the ramp better, because they don't have to jump at all. I found the dimensions and materials needed, online. If you are interested, I will find it and give it to you. Let me know.

08-11-2005, 05:21 PM	#20
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Yorkies should NOT jump up onto or off anything higher than their shoulder. I know this may sound ridiculous for those of us who have althletic dogs who seem to think they can fly and will jump off things ten times their height. I learned this lesson the hard way with a miniature poodle I had who jumped onto my bed and off again all the time. When she got older she developed severe arthritis and it was heartbreaking to see her in pain. It is especially important for yorkies to make steps or ramps for all the furniture and anything else you allow them to get onto. I have bought the foam steps for the kids rooms and I have fashioned steps from ottomons and decorator suitcases in my bedroom. I also use pillows and ottomans in the family room for the couches in there. It doesn't have to be expensive or unattractive. It will save broken bones, arthritis and luxating patellas.

08-11-2005, 06:24 PM	#24
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	I was taking them to Kellys Animal Hospital too! I'm asking for their records and taking them to this new vet in Fort Pierce. It's 10 miles from me instead of 2.5 miles to Kellys Hospital . The price wasnt my main concern,the mistakes were my concern. Our new vet is Dr. Cathy Scott in Okeechobee Rd. Genie

08-12-2005, 05:34 AM	#25
taje Pita Power!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 982	Is it the one right off of 25th street? I used to take my animals there but the vet sold the practice. Now you have me worried I should get Pita checked by someone else! It'll have to wait I just spent 265.00 on a horse vet last nite cuz one of my horses went down, but he's ok now...