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10-06-2009, 06:32 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA
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| Apple did a "skip" this morning I guess I was so upset, I posted this on someone elses' thread, so I'm reposting here...thanks.... Today is the first day that I have ever seen Apple do a "skip" on her back left leg...Of course, I'm extremely upset, but I also know I need to find out what's going on w/that, and find the very best ortho, in the area, to help me do so...I'm sure I'll have my own vet look at her, and, possibly do x-rays, but I have more trust in my YT friends in guiding me to the right surgeon, if this becomes necessary...I live between Houston and Galveston, so I'm sure someone can tell me what they know about surgeons in the Houston/Galveston area...Thanks so much, and, of course, for you praying mamas, pray for my little Apple that this isn't serious, and we can overcome it for a long, healthy and pain free life.... __________________ |
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10-06-2009, 06:52 AM | #2 |
YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada
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| I can't help you, but I wish you luck!! Your YT friends will be there for you!
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10-06-2009, 07:02 AM | #3 |
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| I don't think just because they do one little skip necessarily means anything. Sometimes dogs just do this, either because of stepping on something, or just for no reason. I think it's good of you to check it out, for sure, but no need to panic! I'm sure Apple will be fine. I wouldn't go thinking the worst right away and looking into surgeons. Most dogs diagnosed with LP can live perfectly normal w/o any surgery, just some supplements to make their joints stronger.
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10-06-2009, 07:09 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA
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| Thanks Brit for the uplifting words, and you're probably right...Funny thing, I was sending you a private message, exactly the time you were posting me...Two great minds working at the same time.... |
10-06-2009, 10:05 AM | #5 | |
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Feel free to pm with any questions. My first thing to do would be to ask the vet to explain the xrays and make sure that you understand him/her. Then seek another opinion. It certainly cannot hurt to talk to an ortho vet since that who will be doing the surgery. Ask them how many they have done. and make sure they explain what they will be doing and why. Some others on here had pins put in, Hot Rod didn't need that. I can say that I am very glad we went thru it, now. It was an extremely stressful time and yes, I was second guessing, but only for about a minute because I was very fortunate that I had/have really great vets. Good luck and please do not hesitate to pm me if you have any questions. Here is a link to my thread after surgery. the pictures are a little graphic. Good luck with your decision. Hugs, Bo. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...picture-b.html
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10-06-2009, 04:22 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McKinney, TX
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| I'm praying that it's nothing to worry about. Give Apple and hug and kiss for us!
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10-06-2009, 04:27 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL
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| Send LadyJane a PM and ask her. She lives in Houston and we have had many of the YHR rescues go to a very good ortho in your area. For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the vet she has used numerous times in the past. I'm POSITIVE she will guide you in the right direction!
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