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07-04-2006, 09:11 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: WA
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| New Member Hi Everyone! I am new here and hoping to get some advice. My 1 year old male yorkie, Cooper, had surgery for luxating patella 2 1/2 months ago. He was diagnosed with grade 4 and was in a lot of pain prior to the surgery so it was the only option at that point. He is not recovering very well and I am not sure what to do. For the last couple of days he is not putting any weight on the leg and seems to be in pain. I, of course, am taking him to the vet tomorrow but this happened a couple of weeks ago and lasted a couple of days and he was a little better. The vet said everything was okay and he probably twisted it a little. This time it seems to be bothering him more. My question is, since my regular vet did the surgery (he assured me he could do it) now I am wondering if I should have had an orthopedic surgeon do it and should I take him to one now. I feel so sorry for him and am worried sick about it. The vet put a pin in the knee but it has been trying to work its way out and will have to be removed in about a month. He said that might be what is causing the pain. He is the sweetest little guy and very devoted to me. I want him to be better and live a long happy and pain free life. If any one here has had similar problems please let me know how you handled it. I would hate for him to have to go thru another surgery but if that is what it takes, then I will get it done. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Jank |
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07-04-2006, 09:33 PM | #2 |
ZIGGY & MUGSY'S MOM Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Denton, TX
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| WELCOME! Poor little Cooper, I sure hope he gets better. I don't have any experience with this problem but it never hurts to get another opinion from a different vet. There is a wealth of help here for you and I'm sure someone will know more about it. Please keep us posted.
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07-04-2006, 09:42 PM | #3 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| Welcome! I am so very sorry that Cooper is not recovering as quickly as he should. The best advice I can give is to talk with your vet. If you are not happy with the vet you are using, then perhaps when you are over this crisis it is time to start looking for a different one |
07-04-2006, 11:22 PM | #4 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: gilroy Ca
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| Welcome!!!! Queen Lily & Mommy Lene |
07-05-2006, 04:17 AM | #5 |
I love yorkie kisses Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oklahoma
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| I wish I could help, this is such a wonderful board, I am sure that someone will. Welcome to YT! |
07-05-2006, 04:25 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | POOR little guy ! I have no advise but I hope they can help him - if he's in such pain - I think I'd take him to the specialist and find out why..... Bless his heart - it's so hard to see them in pain and we're sending him some well wishes & hugs...I hope you get some answers !! |
07-05-2006, 04:38 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Sorry - WELCOME to the site !!! you should get some help here and I wish you the best (again) |
07-05-2006, 04:42 AM | #8 |
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| to YorkieTalk. |
07-05-2006, 05:35 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky
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| I just wanted to Welcome you to YT and I hope your little one recovers soon.
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07-05-2006, 05:38 AM | #10 |
Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa
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| Welcome to YT. I agree with Villette, I'd take him to a specialist this time. |
07-05-2006, 06:39 AM | #12 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Fredonia, KS
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| I don't have any advice either, but I wanted to welcome you to Yorkie Talk!! So....... WELCOME TO YORKIE TALK!!!!
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07-05-2006, 06:57 AM | #13 |
Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY
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| to yorkie talk, sorry cant help you with this..
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07-05-2006, 07:02 AM | #14 |
Donating YT 8000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane, WA
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| Don't know anything about this disease but I just wanted to welcome you to YT . . .I too am from WA (Spokane) . . which part do you live? |
07-05-2006, 07:05 AM | #15 |
Luv My Butterflies Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Big Easy
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