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alaskayorkie · 03-05-2014, 05:20 PM

I agree, get a second opinion. I've heard people say they had been told that early surgery will prevent it from getting worse, but I personally try to avoid any surgery I can.

My little girl was diagnosed with mild LP in both back legs as a pup, and the vet told us not to worry about unless I start seeing any signs. She's so light, the vet thought she might never have trouble with them. She's turning 5 next month, and I haven't ever seen her limp on them. And she's not afraid to run.

sandy simpson · 03-05-2014, 06:24 PM

My Spud has the leg problems and the vet wanted to operate and I said no. So I have been giving him Dasuquin and he is doing fine. Sometimes these vets are hot to operate and unless the problem is severe and you have tried other options, then I would go ahead with it.

Lovetodream88 · 03-05-2014, 07:20 PM

Yep that's how they test it. I would talk to an orthopedic surgeon they are the ones who should do the surgery. I never even knew about surgery until Callie had to go to the orthopedic surgeon and had to have her ACL fixed and they wanted to fix the LP at the same time. I heard that LP puts more stress on the ACL and other things so had I know I would have tried to get them fixed sooner. I personally would not do two at the same time. One caused so much pain for Callie even on pain meds that I would not want that times two. It also allows them to be able to limp and not force them to start walking on it to soon. Callie did have a problem with then pin they put in and it had to be removed but other then that she did really good we went to the physical therapy every week for a while after her incision healed and she would walk on the water thread mill. We are looking at having to go back to the orthopedic surgeon soon to have her other knee looked at.

RayGayJay · 03-19-2014, 02:19 PM

Lovetodream88, I reside in Waldorf and I was wondering if you could recommend a regular vet as well as an ortho surgeon? Snickers is just fine but I'd like to have recommendations prior to need.

Lovetodream88 · 03-19-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RayGayJay

Lovetodream88, I reside in Waldorf and I was wondering if you could recommend a regular vet as well as an ortho surgeon? Snickers is just fine but I'd like to have recommendations prior to need.

I our regular vet is in Mechanisville so it might be to far for you but this Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital - Referral Veterinary Surgery is the orthopedic surgeon we went to. I love them. They brought in a towel to lay on the table when they need Callie to lay on her side to be examined. When she had to stay overnight for surgery we called a few times and the women we talked to said Callie wanted to be held so the vet techs would sit and hold her a long time. They also tried hard to get her to eat and keep the warm in the crates. We have been there for two different things and I have not been disappointed.

RayGayJay · 03-19-2014, 02:37 PM

Thanks. I appreciate the info. Mechanicsville isn't that terribly far and it's better to be safe than sorry, right?

03-05-2014, 05:20 PM	#16
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	I agree, get a second opinion. I've heard people say they had been told that early surgery will prevent it from getting worse, but I personally try to avoid any surgery I can. My little girl was diagnosed with mild LP in both back legs as a pup, and the vet told us not to worry about unless I start seeing any signs. She's so light, the vet thought she might never have trouble with them. She's turning 5 next month, and I haven't ever seen her limp on them. And she's not afraid to run. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

03-05-2014, 06:24 PM	#17
sandy simpson YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: santee, california Posts: 2,123 Blog Entries: 1	dog My Spud has the leg problems and the vet wanted to operate and I said no. So I have been giving him Dasuquin and he is doing fine. Sometimes these vets are hot to operate and unless the problem is severe and you have tried other options, then I would go ahead with it.

03-05-2014, 07:20 PM	#18
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Yep that's how they test it. I would talk to an orthopedic surgeon they are the ones who should do the surgery. I never even knew about surgery until Callie had to go to the orthopedic surgeon and had to have her ACL fixed and they wanted to fix the LP at the same time. I heard that LP puts more stress on the ACL and other things so had I know I would have tried to get them fixed sooner. I personally would not do two at the same time. One caused so much pain for Callie even on pain meds that I would not want that times two. It also allows them to be able to limp and not force them to start walking on it to soon. Callie did have a problem with then pin they put in and it had to be removed but other then that she did really good we went to the physical therapy every week for a while after her incision healed and she would walk on the water thread mill. We are looking at having to go back to the orthopedic surgeon soon to have her other knee looked at. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

03-19-2014, 02:19 PM	#19
RayGayJay Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Waldorf, MD. USA Posts: 47	Lovetodream88, I reside in Waldorf and I was wondering if you could recommend a regular vet as well as an ortho surgeon? Snickers is just fine but I'd like to have recommendations prior to need.

03-19-2014, 02:37 PM	#21
RayGayJay Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Waldorf, MD. USA Posts: 47	Thanks. I appreciate the info. Mechanicsville isn't that terribly far and it's better to be safe than sorry, right?