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Gracie2006 · 01-25-2008, 06:31 PM

I got a big kiss from Gracie when I picked her up at the vet. My heart is breaking watching this little one try to navigate between her crate and pee pad. All she wants to do is curl up on my chest and sleep, and she has done plenty of that since she got home. She ate very well. I made her some boiled chicken and rice and she scarfed that down. She is very tired, sleeping quietly right now.

Holly has finally figured out that her Sissy isn't feeling well, so she just snuggles up next to her (on top of me) and lets her sleep. I'm very happy to have her home. She is happy also! Here are some pics.

Rosey07 · 01-25-2008, 08:09 PM

awww makes mr sad! Glad she is home and all went well.

Gingergirlsmom · 01-25-2008, 08:18 PM

Awww, bless her little heart! Poor thing, having to wear those darn casts. It's so hard not being able to explain anything to them. Looks like she's accepting it quite well. She's lucky to have a mommy that takes such good care of her, and she looks adorable. Poor baby girl.

SophieRose · 01-25-2008, 09:05 PM

Oh, poor little Gracie. Her little bum is naked, and must be cold. It is very cold in Seattle today. I didn't realize when I read yesterday that you and Gracie lived so close.

Sending healing thoughts for Gracie. Take good care. Warmly, Deborah

Shadow · 01-26-2008, 01:32 PM

I'm glad she is home,but it makes me tear up looking at her in those cast. Poor girl! How long do they stay on?

marcerella02 · 01-26-2008, 01:33 PM

oh the poor little thing. Did you cry when you saw her? she looks so sad in those casts.. how long are they on for?? when she is feeling better will she be able to walk in them??

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-26-2008, 01:33 PM

If I offend I am sorry but it ticks me off to no end about the LP business.... I normally keep my mouth shut if I dont have something good to say but your baby having to go through this just upsets me at people because there are people still out their just breeding what ever has something in between their legs and not trying to better the breed.. im so saddened by this ..

bleu boy has lp grade 1 too and to see your babies pictures saddens me for her and for Bleu he just went through a heart wrenching surgery to know one day he will have to go through just what your baby has gone through just upsets me.. I would not trade my bleu for anything but I tell you one thing I will be educated before I buy my next yorkie...

yes I know lp is common but if people would breed to better the breed you will start seeing lp diminish...

you are such a wonderful mommy to be able to love and protect and care for your baby as you do and i commend you 100% unfortunately I will be going through this one day and it just has totally upset me.. Your pictures of your baby are cute but she did not deserve lp she did deserve the surgery to get better and i will be praying for her speedy recovery and your patience to endure... god knows i have to have patience with bleus situation and it is tiring but by march 22nd we should be out of the woods....

keep me posted cause i will follow this thread real close

hugs
vicki

littlewhip · 01-26-2008, 01:50 PM

Awww poor baby, hugs comming to you both. hope she heals soon.

RMKC · 01-26-2008, 01:51 PM

oooh poor little Gracie, just breaks my heart seeing those sad little eyes in that third pic ! Please give her lots of hugs and kisses from us ! Praying for a speedy recovery !

gutu28 · 01-26-2008, 01:52 PM

Oh my goodness, bless her little heart!

MICKEYK · 01-26-2008, 01:54 PM

aww what a sweet little babie she is.sending hugs her way

Betty'sMom · 01-26-2008, 02:04 PM

Oh, my sweet little girl! How sad she looks. At least she ate her dinner, though. xoxo

Gracie2006 · 01-26-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLEU BOY BARBER

If I offend I am sorry but it ticks me off to no end about the LP business.... I normally keep my mouth shut if I dont have something good to say but your baby having to go through this just upsets me at people because there are people still out their just breeding what ever has something in between their legs and not trying to better the breed.. im so saddened by this ..

bleu boy has lp grade 1 too and to see your babies pictures saddens me for her and for Bleu he just went through a heart wrenching surgery to know one day he will have to go through just what your baby has gone through just upsets me.. I would not trade my bleu for anything but I tell you one thing I will be educated before I buy my next yorkie...

yes I know lp is common but if people would breed to better the breed you will start seeing lp diminish...

you are such a wonderful mommy to be able to love and protect and care for your baby as you do and i commend you 100% unfortunately I will be going through this one day and it just has totally upset me.. Your pictures of your baby are cute but she did not deserve lp she did deserve the surgery to get better and i will be praying for her speedy recovery and your patience to endure... god knows i have to have patience with bleus situation and it is tiring but by march 22nd we should be out of the woods....

keep me posted cause i will follow this thread real close

hugs
vicki

It is easy to get angry at breeders but truthfully I don't think LP is their fault. It happens in about 15% of toy breeds, less often in larger breeds. My vet said that it can be bred out of larger breeds, but it is nearly impossible to breed out of toy breeds. I purposely got little Holly from a reputable breeder here on YT. Holly also has bilateral LP, for now it looks like grade 1 which is nothing but an incidental finding. It will bear watching.

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-26-2008, 02:20 PM

Thank You For Update And Thank You For Telling Me You Got Her From A Reputable Breeder... I Do Know That There Are Things That Can Not Be Helped And I Do Know Even The Healthiest Of Dogs Can Throw A Lp Pup It Still Saddens Me Though... What Im Thankful For Is Those Of Us That Have Gotten Lp Babies Are Doing Something About It... These Babies Have To Be Loved By Someone What Better People Than By Us

I Truly Hope Your Baby Heals Well And Is Back Up And Running Soon... Ill Keep Watching For Her Progress So I Know What To Expect When We Do This Surgery

Have A Great Night And Hugs And Smooch From Bleu And I

Gracie2006 · 01-26-2008, 02:24 PM

I have one more pic of Gracie but I am not sure if I want to post it, it is kind of graphic Yorkie porn. She was in such a silly pose but for some reason she seemed most comfortable that way. Think about how us ladies are positioned for a certain part of our physical examinations and you will get where I am going with this. Let me know if you want me to post the other pic.

Gracie had a really tough night last night, and so did I. She slept in bed with me but just could not get comfortable. She tossed and turned and moaned all night. I tried putting her on a pillow, just on the mattress, under the covers, on top of the covers, nothing was comfortable for her. Finally I put both girls in their rooms to potty at 6 am and went back to bed, alone, for what I thought would be an hour. I woke up two hours later. By then Gracie was in such pain that she was trembling. I fed her chicken and rice which she ate, then gave her pain pills. It was after 9 am by the time she was comfortable again. I talked to the vet and they said I could give her an extra dose of pain meds if she needs it. Surgery for dogs is like surgery for us. The third day after surgery is the worst, so I am hoping that Gracie will start to steadily feel better within a day or two.

I have been sharing my experiences here so those who are facing LP surgery for their babies will know what to expect. While the pictures will break your heart, living it day to day will tear you apart. I can tell you that since I brought Gracie home, she has been total care. She cannot get up, sit down, lay down, pee, eat, drink or get from point A to point B without help. I thought I anticipated her every need, and I pretty much did, but I was not prepared for two things. 1. The degree of assistance that she would need. and 2. How much hugging she requires. She has been attached to me like velcro. Don't take this diagnosis or the surgery lightly. It is major stuff. The surgeon says that Gracie's knee caps are securely where they should be and should not give her any further problems. That is the end goal.

I forgot to answer another question or two. Gracie gets her sutures out (and cast removed)in 10 days. I don't know if the casts will go back on then or not. She has to stay in strict confinement for a total of 4 weeks. Right now, she is not able to walk much at all. She can take a few steps, but can't lift her back legs up high enough to walk across a pee pad without pulling it behind her. When I have to do things, I put a soft cushy pillow in a file box and put her in that so I can move her from room to room. She is in her crate with the door shut if I have to leave her for more than a few minutes, mostly because I fear she will trip and fall trying to get out of it if I am not there to help her.

Feel free to ask questions. I will post updates as appropriate. I was feeling so alone today with YT down, I'm glad its back up. Your support is needed and appreciated more than words can say.

01-25-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Awww, bless her little heart! Poor thing, having to wear those darn casts. It's so hard not being able to explain anything to them. Looks like she's accepting it quite well. She's lucky to have a mommy that takes such good care of her, and she looks adorable. Poor baby girl. __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

01-25-2008, 09:05 PM	#4
SophieRose Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Petaluma Posts: 2,217	Oh, poor little Gracie. Her little bum is naked, and must be cold. It is very cold in Seattle today. I didn't realize when I read yesterday that you and Gracie lived so close. Sending healing thoughts for Gracie. Take good care. Warmly, Deborah __________________ Peace and Light, Deborah My Sweet Sophie 1994-2007Welcome, Charlie Barley 4.14.07 & Sofia Bella 9.13.08 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/535291

01-26-2008, 01:33 PM	#6
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	oh the poor little thing. Did you cry when you saw her? she looks so sad in those casts.. how long are they on for?? when she is feeling better will she be able to walk in them?? __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

01-26-2008, 01:33 PM	#7
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	argghhhh If I offend I am sorry but it ticks me off to no end about the LP business.... I normally keep my mouth shut if I dont have something good to say but your baby having to go through this just upsets me at people because there are people still out their just breeding what ever has something in between their legs and not trying to better the breed.. im so saddened by this .. bleu boy has lp grade 1 too and to see your babies pictures saddens me for her and for Bleu he just went through a heart wrenching surgery to know one day he will have to go through just what your baby has gone through just upsets me.. I would not trade my bleu for anything but I tell you one thing I will be educated before I buy my next yorkie... yes I know lp is common but if people would breed to better the breed you will start seeing lp diminish... you are such a wonderful mommy to be able to love and protect and care for your baby as you do and i commend you 100% unfortunately I will be going through this one day and it just has totally upset me.. Your pictures of your baby are cute but she did not deserve lp she did deserve the surgery to get better and i will be praying for her speedy recovery and your patience to endure... god knows i have to have patience with bleus situation and it is tiring but by march 22nd we should be out of the woods.... keep me posted cause i will follow this thread real close hugs vicki __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

01-26-2008, 01:50 PM	#8
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Awww poor baby, hugs comming to you both. hope she heals soon. __________________

01-25-2008, 08:09 PM	#2
Rosey07 No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: way down South Posts: 860	awww makes mr sad! Glad she is home and all went well.

01-26-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I'm glad she is home,but it makes me tear up looking at her in those cast. Poor girl! How long do they stay on?

01-26-2008, 01:51 PM	#9
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	oooh poor little Gracie, just breaks my heart seeing those sad little eyes in that third pic ! Please give her lots of hugs and kisses from us ! Praying for a speedy recovery ! __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

01-26-2008, 01:52 PM	#10
gutu28 Lovin' the Cali kisses! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,990	Oh my goodness, bless her little heart! __________________ Larissa and Cali Let's go Georgia Bulldogs!

01-26-2008, 01:54 PM	#11
MICKEYK BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,052	aww what a sweet little babie she is.sending hugs her way

01-26-2008, 02:04 PM	#12
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	Oh, my sweet little girl! How sad she looks. At least she ate her dinner, though. xoxo __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

01-26-2008, 02:20 PM	#14
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Thank You For Update And Thank You For Telling Me You Got Her From A Reputable Breeder... I Do Know That There Are Things That Can Not Be Helped And I Do Know Even The Healthiest Of Dogs Can Throw A Lp Pup It Still Saddens Me Though... What Im Thankful For Is Those Of Us That Have Gotten Lp Babies Are Doing Something About It... These Babies Have To Be Loved By Someone What Better People Than By Us I Truly Hope Your Baby Heals Well And Is Back Up And Running Soon... Ill Keep Watching For Her Progress So I Know What To Expect When We Do This Surgery Have A Great Night And Hugs And Smooch From Bleu And I __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

01-26-2008, 02:24 PM	#15
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Update on Gracie I have one more pic of Gracie but I am not sure if I want to post it, it is kind of graphic Yorkie porn. She was in such a silly pose but for some reason she seemed most comfortable that way. Think about how us ladies are positioned for a certain part of our physical examinations and you will get where I am going with this. Let me know if you want me to post the other pic. Gracie had a really tough night last night, and so did I. She slept in bed with me but just could not get comfortable. She tossed and turned and moaned all night. I tried putting her on a pillow, just on the mattress, under the covers, on top of the covers, nothing was comfortable for her. Finally I put both girls in their rooms to potty at 6 am and went back to bed, alone, for what I thought would be an hour. I woke up two hours later. By then Gracie was in such pain that she was trembling. I fed her chicken and rice which she ate, then gave her pain pills. It was after 9 am by the time she was comfortable again. I talked to the vet and they said I could give her an extra dose of pain meds if she needs it. Surgery for dogs is like surgery for us. The third day after surgery is the worst, so I am hoping that Gracie will start to steadily feel better within a day or two. I have been sharing my experiences here so those who are facing LP surgery for their babies will know what to expect. While the pictures will break your heart, living it day to day will tear you apart. I can tell you that since I brought Gracie home, she has been total care. She cannot get up, sit down, lay down, pee, eat, drink or get from point A to point B without help. I thought I anticipated her every need, and I pretty much did, but I was not prepared for two things. 1. The degree of assistance that she would need. and 2. How much hugging she requires. She has been attached to me like velcro. Don't take this diagnosis or the surgery lightly. It is major stuff. The surgeon says that Gracie's knee caps are securely where they should be and should not give her any further problems. That is the end goal. I forgot to answer another question or two. Gracie gets her sutures out (and cast removed)in 10 days. I don't know if the casts will go back on then or not. She has to stay in strict confinement for a total of 4 weeks. Right now, she is not able to walk much at all. She can take a few steps, but can't lift her back legs up high enough to walk across a pee pad without pulling it behind her. When I have to do things, I put a soft cushy pillow in a file box and put her in that so I can move her from room to room. She is in her crate with the door shut if I have to leave her for more than a few minutes, mostly because I fear she will trip and fall trying to get out of it if I am not there to help her. Feel free to ask questions. I will post updates as appropriate. I was feeling so alone today with YT down, I'm glad its back up. Your support is needed and appreciated more than words can say. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.