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nicole85 · 07-10-2009, 09:16 AM

Well, my 7 month old yorkie was diagnosed with legg-perthes disease in his back right leg. I had surgery scheduled for today but canceled it due to the fact that my puppy has started using his leg agin, where before was not bearing any weight at all. I didn't see the point in rushing the surgery if he seems to be doing better. I know this may need to be done eventually, but just wanna wait until he gets a little bigger, he is only 2 lbs. Another question I have is why didn't any of the vets discuss other treatments with me such as therapy or medication to see if we could avoid surgery. Any opinions? I would greatly appreciate it!

TLC · 07-10-2009, 09:21 AM

I do not have experience with legg-perthes disease first hand, but I believe that from what I have read, that there really is no options other than the surgery

and while he may be using it right now, I "think" you will start to notice him more and more often not using it, and yes this is painful.

2 lbs is tiny, and I see your hesitation

07-10-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
nicole85 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 5	Legg-Perthes Well, my 7 month old yorkie was diagnosed with legg-perthes disease in his back right leg. I had surgery scheduled for today but canceled it due to the fact that my puppy has started using his leg agin, where before was not bearing any weight at all. I didn't see the point in rushing the surgery if he seems to be doing better. I know this may need to be done eventually, but just wanna wait until he gets a little bigger, he is only 2 lbs. Another question I have is why didn't any of the vets discuss other treatments with me such as therapy or medication to see if we could avoid surgery. Any opinions? I would greatly appreciate it!

07-10-2009, 09:21 AM	#2
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I do not have experience with legg-perthes disease first hand, but I believe that from what I have read, that there really is no options other than the surgery and while he may be using it right now, I "think" you will start to notice him more and more often not using it, and yes this is painful. 2 lbs is tiny, and I see your hesitation __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com