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Questions About Adopting a Yorkie with Hip Problems Hi everyone! I'm new to Yorkies and the Yorkie forum! I am planning on adopting an adorable little Yorkie from a rescue who has special needs. Some people I've talked to are suspicious because the rescue didn't name exactly what this Yorkie has. This is what his petfinder.com description says about it: "1.5 years old he has a genetic malformation of his hips. he has basically no ball or socket. it can not be corrected, but he gets around just fine. medicine to prevent arthritis may be helpful to him, but our vet says he is in no pain & should live to be an old man." Any ideas on what this could be, or whether I should worry about this being an honest assessment of his illness? I am planning on asking for full disclosure of his vet records, but was hoping to get some good advice before taking him home. Mind you, we will love this little guy no matter what is wrong with him - but I don't want to put him down, or go through an expensive and risky surgery because he is in a lot of pain shortly after adopting him. Thanks! Melissa |
That's Legg Perthes Disease. Legg Perthes Disease |
I read a little bit about Legg-Perthes disease, but wasn't sure if that is what they were describing. It does sound a lot like it. Does anyone have any suggestions for taking such a dog into the family? I have no problems with his hip malformation whatsoever. I just wanted to make sure that I wouldn't have to put him through any pain or put him down once he came home. |
It needs to be corrected surgically. It's a painful condition, the muscle in that leg atrophies, and eventually the dog would hold it up continuously. I'd see if the rescue will help you financially with the surgery if you're unable to handle the expense yourself. The longer it goes without surgery...the less likely surgery will be a success. Good luck ~ |
I was going to suggest you post this thread in the Health section...however you already got some good information!!! Wonder why the rescue told you it was not correctable..... |
I'm almost wondering if he's had the surgery already since he currently has no ball or joint present. It's hard to tell with rescue dogs, and the foster home doesn't seem too sure of what caused this malformation. I'm hoping his vet records tell me more. I just hope that this isn't something devastating, and that I find out too late. Regardless, someone has to love him, and my sons and I are very willing to be that family. I just hope that he truly does live to be an old man like the rescue says. |
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By the way, here is the posting for the little guy: Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Rascal PENDING: Petfinder I just loved his big ears! |
I didn't realize that I would have to wait for approval on the quick reply - I tried to use is last night and it still hasn't come up. I was hoping to show you the little guy we are adopting. My apologies for the repost when the quick reply finally does come through. Adopt a Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie: Rascal PENDING: Petfinder He has the biggest Yorkie ears and the sweetest face! We are going to name him Tim, like Tiny Tim from the Christmas Carol. |
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