Originally Posted by stedmansmommy (Post 1715504)

I cannot believe it. I am just bawling my eyes out as I type this. We just got back form the vet with Tatum. She has a Luxating Patella in both back legs and needs surgery. She is a grade 3-4. :cry: Her Patella was all the way popped out on her back left leg. She has been limping on it and she hops like a bunny when she walks. I told this vet this, he checked her out and right away he knew :cry: I just cannot believe it. My baby girl needs surgery. I am just shaking and scared to death. Surgery on each leg is going to be $1200.00

We found out that she also has allergies and is now on 2 different meds. Hydroxyzine and Clavamox. She must be bathed with Oatmeal shampoo and she also has to have Fish Oil put on her food every day, and is on Glyco Flex 2 Glucosamine for her Luxating Patella and will have to take them for the rest of her life. They gave her a shot of something, god I don't even know what my mind is just spinning right now. They did a skin scraping and taping around her nose/mouth where she has been losing hair and she doesn't have any mites or anything, but she does have an infection. (alopecia and pruitis) whatever that is :cry:

I don't even know what else to type anymore. I am just shaking and crying and have a splitting headache from all the crying and my head is just spinning..

Originally Posted by Shadow (Post 1715566)

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry Brooke. alopecia is hair loss and the other pruitis just means scatching,itchy. Poor Tate is she still shaking? Is that from pain?

Originally Posted by tumismom (Post 1715568)

omg..Brooke, i am sooooo sorry! We just found out recently that Tumi has LP too on both legs. She will need a surgery soon. I know exactly how you feel. I was crying when i heard it. knowing that we will do everything we can to help the little ones feel better will make it a little better. i can't believe we are going through the same thing. Hugs!! gosh, i don't even know what to say cuz i am in the same boat. My hubby has to keep me sane these days!

Originally Posted by TLC (Post 1715569)

Also, the 'shaking' that you said she was doing today, that's the pain shinning though :( (poor little baby)

Seriously, if you wanna talk - PM me ;)

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom (Post 1715580)

Oh, Brooke, my gosh - I can tell you're just worried to death. Poor Tate. She is a strong, strong girl though - she will get through this. And, there are so many helpful folks on here regarding LP. Just reach out when you can and the support will be here. Lots of hugs.

Originally Posted by mizzwanned (Post 1715606)

Oh no Brooke, I am so sorry! Poor Tatum:( And poor you, i know you have to be feeling so sad. I hope she gets thru it all and doesn't have problems again, I will def. keep her in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear that.:( I have to go take mine to get their knees checked out soon.

Originally Posted by BLEU BOY BARBER (Post 1715666)

Brooke,

Im speechless for you ... I know how much your baby means to you and we will go to the farthest extent to keep them perfect.... I am in that boat.. I am so sorry you are going through this... I know alot of people are praying for you and for Tatum. You have a awesome support system here.. I dont understand this LP stuff Bleu Boy has it grade 1 .. They told me that news on top of all the other surgery he just had... I was like oh thanks great.... Anyways you have been here for alot of us and now it is time for us to be there for you...

Texas Hugs and Prayers

Originally Posted by GinosMommy (Post 1715682)

Oh Brooke, BIG HUGS!

Poor lil Tater....i know how expensive it is, Bianca's leg surgery cost me $1500. I was allowed to make payments...can you do that?

I know she will be okay, I was amazed on how fast bianca recovered from her LCP surgery!

Originally Posted by diggy4 (Post 1715683)

Tatum.....I am so sorry lil baby. I am crying for you and it just breaks my heart the thought of any of this happening. I am so attached to you even tho i have never got to hold you or kiss you but trust me I wear your momma's threads out when they have pics of you or your brother Steddy in them. Now you be a strong lil girl give your momma lots of kisses and tell her you will be just fine! You are a strong one and a fighter (i know this cuz i see ur videos where you run your brother right off!) We love you lil tater tot and you will be in my thoughts EVERY SINGLE DAY, i promise. We all love you very much! Tell momma to come into chat if she needs to talk...great bunch of listeners in there! Love Paula, Bella, & Diggy!

Originally Posted by Breny (Post 1715837)

Oh Brooke I'm so sorry :( Try to think positive ok?
Did they say why she was shaking? Was she in pain from her knees? That poor little thing.

If you need to talk I'm here. I've went thru this with Rogan (he's neutered and 15 lbs) I won't go into big detail but he had the surgery TWICE - on both knees. I won't lie, it was hard to get thru and a long recovery, as you have to keep them contained, but now he is fine, never limps and is doing great. he is 4.

Let me know if I can help!!!!!!!!