Bad News - just came back from the vet
 

So we went to the vet today after that cramp that I thought he had. It turns out that Zoe may need a second surgery on the leg he had luxating patella. There's a click that we hear all the time and it seems that his patella is not completely luxating off his knee groove but is moving slightly that is causing the click. I have to go back in 6 weeks and the vet will determine then. This sucks. I hate doing this to him. He's not even a year old yet. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Lets just hope he doesn't need it but I have a feeling he does.

aww poor baby, prayers coming your way. i hope everything turns out ok..

I am so sorry to hear the news. We will keep Zoe in our prayers!

I'm so sorry to hear that! Poor little baby! :( And I do understand that you hate doing that to him. I do hope it will all turn out well though.

I am sorry! On the positive side glad it has a remedy. Will keep in my prayers and hope he doesn't need the surgery after all.

Sorry to hear Zoe's surgery might have to repeat itself. Hopefully it won't.
Prayer's coming your way in hopes things will heal correctly over the next 6 weeks.

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Is he limping..having any problems?

Poor baby and you! Hoping in 6 weeks you get good news.

That's awful. I hope he doesn't need additional surgery. Did an orthopedist perform the previous surgery or regular vet? Could that be the problem - if it was a regular vet? I don't know myself. Just a thought.:(

What grade was the luxation prior to surgery? Is he limping or does he seem to be in pain? Have you thought about a second opinion? I know it may seem overwelming right now but we're here to support you and Zoe.

Sending prayers up for you and Zoe right away. :hands:

So sorry to hear that he might have to have surgery. Prayers coming that he improves before his next visit.

Thank you all for your prayers ans support. His luxating patella prior to surgery was SEVERE. It wasn't even graded because he couldn't even walk without limping. 3 vets suggested IMMEDIATE surgery and thats what happened. he was operated at 7 months old not long after his neuter. He does not seem to be in pain however a sudden "cramp" happened 2 days ago that alerted me that there may be something wrong, I didn't even think about the clicking...I thought it was his joints cracking. The vet told me to resume normal behavior and let him run, jump and allow stairs fot the next 6 weeks and then we'll take it from there.

so i will keep praying that its not necessary for surgery but until then i appreciate all your prayers.

oh ...as for the specialist, we didn't go to a specialist but a well reputated surgeon. the operation was paid for by the pet shop my BF got Zoe from. These are the problems that occur when u don't get ur pup from a breeder but I wouldn't trade him for the world. He has been my life for the past almost a year and will do anything for his well-being. A part of me is glad we got him because I know of so many pet owners that would not put this much time, money and effort into their pets until i found YT where I know there are so many loving mommies here that would go to hell and back for their babies.

Zoe is lucky to have you for his mommy.:p