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06-09-2009, 06:31 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Wa USA
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| Leo and I say Hi I am a newbie as of today. I joined because I would like info on some health issues. Saturday, the vet told me Leo, who is under 2 yrs old has luxating patella. His right hind kneecap can't be moved to the correct position and should have surgery now. His left kneecap is also off to the side, but can be pushed back to on top of the knee. I know this is an issue with yorkies, but I was caught off guard. No vet has ever mentioned anything about this before and he has been examined by many vets at this clinic. The vet said most don't check for this in dogs until the dog is lame with osteoarthritis. Better to do the surgery when he is young. The surgery cost is $2000.00 per leg. Leo does not seem to have pain now. He is a great fetcher of toys and chaser of his Ragdoll cat-brother. Thanks for having a group like this for us to join. Little Leo and Mom |
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06-09-2009, 06:55 PM | #2 |
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| welcome to yorkietalk! There are a lot of great people that may be able to help you with your concerns....
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06-10-2009, 02:59 AM | #3 |
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06-10-2009, 03:13 AM | #4 |
Luving my babies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Over the rainbow
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| Welcome to Yorkie Talk!!! Sorry to hear about Leo having trouble! You have come to the right place for lots of support! Keep us posted on how he is doing. Cant wait to see pictures!
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06-10-2009, 03:49 AM | #5 |
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| Hello and welcome to YT!
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06-10-2009, 04:02 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX
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| Hi, welcome to YT. Sorry to hear about Leo's problem. I've been blessed (so far) to not have this problem, but I would advise getting a second opinion, perhaps from a specialist before going through with the surgery. My vet checks my kids knees every time they come in. Your vets comment that vets only check for the problem after there is lameness would cause me a little concern. Good luck with whatever you decide and please keep us updated. Oh! And post some pictures of your cutie when you can!!
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06-10-2009, 04:36 AM | #7 |
Lola's Love Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mill Valley, CA, USA
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| Welcome! Sorry to hear about your lil one Hope someone can help you out with your question...
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06-10-2009, 07:52 AM | #8 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS
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| My Pommie just had both knees done at K-State Vet Teaching Hospital in Manhattan, KS. Doing both knees cost around $1,600. If both knees need to be done it is better to have it done at the same time. Recuperating time is from 6-8 wks....almost always 8 wks. Add another 3 wks. of restricted activity. If you do each knee separately it would be at least 16 wks. of down time and 6 more wks. of restricted activity. The vets said that was not reasonable. We are now into our 10th wk. and Snowboy is doing excellent. Still limiting his activity, though for another 2 wks. I've been very strict and vigilant. It would such a waste of money to be careless and give in to the whines and complaints.
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06-10-2009, 08:37 AM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bellevue, Wa USA
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| Thank you Thank you so much for your story. I do plan on getting a 2nd opinion and talking to the vet again. I thought the $2000 per leg was very high and I also questioned the issue of doing each leg separately. Again, thanks. |
06-10-2009, 09:09 AM | #10 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kentucky
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| Welcome to YT!!!!!!!!! Hope little Leo is better soon
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