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JC61 · 01-07-2008, 08:37 AM

Finally was able to see a new vet for Annie problem. Found that she has a Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament. Vet wanted us to wait and see if she gets better by herself. He said sometime that it does on dogs. but if she gets really bad on limping and holding her leg up, bring her in soon. She is doing a little better every day.

yorkiecrazy · 01-07-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce's_Mom

SURGERY IS THE ONLY WAY TO FIX LUXATING PATELLAS. You cannot fix this condition with medication, you cannot rest it away, and you certainly cannot tape the knee in place. If this is happening frequently my guess would be the LP is pretty bad, if it is not properly treated it will get worse and your dog will become prematurely and severely arthiritic.

Now, I apologize if that seems scolding, it certainly is not directed at you, but rather your vet. The treatment he has prescribed does not comport with the general standard of care for this condition. I would suggest finding a new vet and seeing an orthopedic specialist. In the mean time I would supplement your pup's diet with glucosamine or at least give treats containing it.

Bruce has had both knees operated on and is as good as new, but one thing is for sure he would have gotten worse without the surgery.

Both my girls had LP surgery too.

FL Tink · 01-07-2008, 07:10 PM

Bella has a luxating patella also.
The first time it happened she was given mobic an antiinflammatory. prednisone works to shrink tissue/ inflammation and would not be my drug of choice.
I crated her for 2 wks. Worked great for her. Occasionally it will slip out but i gently reduce it. I am an ortho trauma nurse and dont recommend anyone else trying this. my vet recommended walking her up hill to strengthen the ligaments around her patella to better hold it in place.
Good luck with your baby.

01-07-2008, 08:37 AM	#16
JC61 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Posts: 13	Annie Finally was able to see a new vet for Annie problem. Found that she has a Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament. Vet wanted us to wait and see if she gets better by herself. He said sometime that it does on dogs. but if she gets really bad on limping and holding her leg up, bring her in soon. She is doing a little better every day.

01-07-2008, 07:10 PM	#18
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	Bella has a luxating patella also. The first time it happened she was given mobic an antiinflammatory. prednisone works to shrink tissue/ inflammation and would not be my drug of choice. I crated her for 2 wks. Worked great for her. Occasionally it will slip out but i gently reduce it. I am an ortho trauma nurse and dont recommend anyone else trying this. my vet recommended walking her up hill to strengthen the ligaments around her patella to better hold it in place. Good luck with your baby.