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Ellie May · 01-29-2008, 11:12 AM

Never give Ibuprofen either. Aspirin is okay to give if you have to but it still isn't the very best choice. Your vet should give you pain killers. Aspirin might be okay til then.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 01-29-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

That is true. Not all vets are good vets. When you find one you like, don't let them go.

can't disagree...some vets are not meant to be vets.

xmasbaby75 · 01-30-2008, 05:19 AM

Well, we went to the vet yesterday, and it turns out that Shadow has luxating patella (slipping kneecaps) and that is what caused his pain. My Shadow is now 7 years old, and this is the first I've ever heard of it. The vet said it wasn't too serious, and very common to Yorkies. He also said there was surgery to repair it, but most dogs just learn to live with it. Has anyone gone through this surgery with their dog?

BLEU BOY BARBER · 01-30-2008, 06:02 AM

Thank You For The Update ! Im Not Too Happy About Lp But My Boy Has It Grade 1. Depending On The Grade Of The Lp Would Detremine The Seriousness Just From What I Have Been Observing... The Injury Thread Here On Yt Can Really Inform You Of Lp ... There Are Several On Here That Have Just Had The Surgery And Several That Are Scheduled To Have It...

Im So Glad It Is Nothing More Serious Than That! Im Glad You Have Found Your Answer.

Speedy Recovery For Shadow And His Parents I Know It Has Been A Trying 2-3 Days With The Not Knowing!

Jody Renfroe · 01-30-2008, 06:04 AM

Glad your baby is going to be OK. I know that although you're upset about the LP, you're glad it's nothing more serious!

diggy4 · 01-30-2008, 06:37 AM

aww sorry both the diagnosis

ARCHIE · 01-30-2008, 06:51 AM

Prayer's coming Shadow's way that the LP is a low grade and will
not need surgery. Sorry you went through such a scary time with
him. Hugs to Shadow from:

Yorkiekids · 01-30-2008, 06:55 AM

Prayers are coming your way.

scrappysmom · 01-30-2008, 08:08 AM

prayers are coming your way

Gracie2006 · 01-30-2008, 08:10 AM

Sorry to hear about the LP. It can be caused by injury, but more than likely it was just not diagnosed when he was young and it has progressed to the point of having pain. Lets hope there is not joint degeneration now because of it, because surgery can't fix that. I am going through bilateral LP surgery with Gracie. Here is a link to the thread. I have several other posts on LP as well. There is a wealth of info, just do a search on luxating patella. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=113462

xmasbaby75 · 01-30-2008, 09:00 AM

Thank you so much for all your help and kind words. My Shadow seems to feel much better today.

The vet says it will keep slipping in and out on it's own, and he will learn to deal with it. My Shadow is the biggest baby, and it breaks my heart. He knows how to look at you all pathetic when there's something wrong.
Also, when he doesn't feel well, he gets scared, so it's so hard for us to find where it hurts. If he's uncomfortable, and you just touch him anywhere, he gets scared and starts squealing and crying even though you are not hurting him. He knows how to get Mommy's attention! So, some of his pain is surely real, but knowing him, he just loves to be the baby, and puts on a little act for Mommy. He sprained/pulled a muscle in his leg a few months back, and even after he was all better, he kept posing with his little leg sticking out as if to say "Look Mommy, it hurts, worry about me now."

Gormonisyorkies · 01-30-2008, 04:20 PM

I have a 2 year old yorkie and last october he started walking funny and holding his head to one side. It turned out to be a stroke. He was in hospital for 16 days as he was very ill. We now have him home and he is playing with the other yorkies and with his toys. He is so lucky that we got him to the right vet as two other vets had seen him during that week and they did not notice he had taken a stroke. Hope shadow gets better soon.

Zanders' mom · 02-04-2008, 03:54 PM

He sprained/pulled a muscle in his leg a few months back, and even after he was all better, he kept posing with his little leg sticking out as if to say "Look Mommy, it hurts, worry about me now."

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Sorry your pup was diagnosed with Luxating patella, its ideal to find out what grade or level of LP your pup has. Holding the leg up while walking is A sign of LP it could be a level 3 & up. There is something else inside the knee that can break with an injury and sometimes gets diagnosed as LP, it can be repaired I just can't remember the name of it at this moment. Will research and get back to you. Brain cramp, uuughhh.

amandawash · 02-04-2008, 06:46 PM

"Learning to deal with it" is such a harsh phrase. Even if you opt out of surgery, there are treatment options that would lesson the pain your little baby is in. That phrase, coupled with "give him Tylenol," (which I can't quite get over) may be some signs you might want to consider searching for a new vet, who is a bit more up to date on current research and treatment options. Just my thoughts, sorry if this sounds rude! I am a little sensitive right now... Good luck with your guy!!

lborman042005 · 02-04-2008, 07:01 PM

They learn to live with it?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

That's like you dislocating your knee and the dr telling you to live w/ it.

no good vet!!! i'd find a new one not to mention the tylonel

01-29-2008, 11:12 AM	#16
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Never give Ibuprofen either. Aspirin is okay to give if you have to but it still isn't the very best choice. Your vet should give you pain killers. Aspirin might be okay til then. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-30-2008, 05:19 AM	#18
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Update! Well, we went to the vet yesterday, and it turns out that Shadow has luxating patella (slipping kneecaps) and that is what caused his pain. My Shadow is now 7 years old, and this is the first I've ever heard of it. The vet said it wasn't too serious, and very common to Yorkies. He also said there was surgery to repair it, but most dogs just learn to live with it. Has anyone gone through this surgery with their dog? __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

01-30-2008, 06:02 AM	#19
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Thank You For The Update ! Im Not Too Happy About Lp But My Boy Has It Grade 1. Depending On The Grade Of The Lp Would Detremine The Seriousness Just From What I Have Been Observing... The Injury Thread Here On Yt Can Really Inform You Of Lp ... There Are Several On Here That Have Just Had The Surgery And Several That Are Scheduled To Have It... Im So Glad It Is Nothing More Serious Than That! Im Glad You Have Found Your Answer. Speedy Recovery For Shadow And His Parents I Know It Has Been A Trying 2-3 Days With The Not Knowing! __________________ *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

01-30-2008, 06:37 AM	#21
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	aww sorry both the diagnosis __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

01-30-2008, 06:55 AM	#23
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Prayers are coming your way. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-30-2008, 06:04 AM	#20
Jody Renfroe No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,375	Glad your baby is going to be OK. I know that although you're upset about the LP, you're glad it's nothing more serious!

01-30-2008, 06:51 AM	#22
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Prayer's coming Shadow's way that the LP is a low grade and will not need surgery. Sorry you went through such a scary time with him. Hugs to Shadow from:

01-30-2008, 08:08 AM	#24
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	prayers are coming your way __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

01-30-2008, 08:10 AM	#25
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Sorry to hear about the LP. It can be caused by injury, but more than likely it was just not diagnosed when he was young and it has progressed to the point of having pain. Lets hope there is not joint degeneration now because of it, because surgery can't fix that. I am going through bilateral LP surgery with Gracie. Here is a link to the thread. I have several other posts on LP as well. There is a wealth of info, just do a search on luxating patella. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=113462 __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

01-30-2008, 09:00 AM	#26
xmasbaby75 YT Graphic Artist Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RI Posts: 9,607 Blog Entries: 2	Thank you so much for all your help and kind words. My Shadow seems to feel much better today. The vet says it will keep slipping in and out on it's own, and he will learn to deal with it. My Shadow is the biggest baby, and it breaks my heart. He knows how to look at you all pathetic when there's something wrong. Also, when he doesn't feel well, he gets scared, so it's so hard for us to find where it hurts. If he's uncomfortable, and you just touch him anywhere, he gets scared and starts squealing and crying even though you are not hurting him. He knows how to get Mommy's attention! So, some of his pain is surely real, but knowing him, he just loves to be the baby, and puts on a little act for Mommy. He sprained/pulled a muscle in his leg a few months back, and even after he was all better, he kept posing with his little leg sticking out as if to say "Look Mommy, it hurts, worry about me now." __________________ Shadow Dancer (RIP) , Gellica, Li'l Sapphire, Phantom, & Brandi Blu (RIP)

01-30-2008, 04:20 PM	#27
Gormonisyorkies YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5	Poor Shadow I have a 2 year old yorkie and last october he started walking funny and holding his head to one side. It turned out to be a stroke. He was in hospital for 16 days as he was very ill. We now have him home and he is playing with the other yorkies and with his toys. He is so lucky that we got him to the right vet as two other vets had seen him during that week and they did not notice he had taken a stroke. Hope shadow gets better soon.

02-04-2008, 03:54 PM	#28
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	He sprained/pulled a muscle in his leg a few months back, and even after he was all better, he kept posing with his little leg sticking out as if to say "Look Mommy, it hurts, worry about me now." [/QUOTE] Sorry your pup was diagnosed with Luxating patella, its ideal to find out what grade or level of LP your pup has. Holding the leg up while walking is A sign of LP it could be a level 3 & up. There is something else inside the knee that can break with an injury and sometimes gets diagnosed as LP, it can be repaired I just can't remember the name of it at this moment. Will research and get back to you. Brain cramp, uuughhh. __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!

02-04-2008, 06:46 PM	#29
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	"Learning to deal with it" is such a harsh phrase. Even if you opt out of surgery, there are treatment options that would lesson the pain your little baby is in. That phrase, coupled with "give him Tylenol," (which I can't quite get over) may be some signs you might want to consider searching for a new vet, who is a bit more up to date on current research and treatment options. Just my thoughts, sorry if this sounds rude! I am a little sensitive right now... Good luck with your guy!! __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

02-04-2008, 07:01 PM	#30
lborman042005 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Grapeland Posts: 103	They learn to live with it?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! That's like you dislocating your knee and the dr telling you to live w/ it. no good vet!!! i'd find a new one not to mention the tylonel __________________ my dear teddy for you left yourall over my heart