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10-22-2009, 04:25 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005
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| Chewy's Crucius Tendon has Ruptured. We were throwing the ball down at the field and he suddenly stopped using his back right leg. I knew he had some low grade LP issues, so I figured it was that and took him into the vet. They put him under and combined his dental (he had to get a tooth pulled!) and xrayed, did a full exam while he was out. His legs are not properly formed and so they are prone to ruptures of his overstrained crucius tendon. One is totally ruptured and the other one could easily go soon. I'm waiting to find out more, but it looks like he's going to need surgery to repair the bad tendon, and maybe to prevent future problems. I'm totally freaking out. |
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10-22-2009, 05:37 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | So sorry to hear that. I had a male many years ago who tore his cruciate ligament and he had surgery to repair it and his knee at the same time. He did fine afterwards. Keep us posted.
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10-22-2009, 05:41 PM | #3 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | aw sorry to hear that. LPs are more common then torn cruciates in small dogs but it does happen. I recommend seeing an orthopedic surgeon to get a second opinion and to do the surgery if necessary. if your dog has LPs as well they can do both surgeries at the same time. repair the ruptured cruciate and realign the cruciate.
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10-23-2009, 01:43 PM | #4 |
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| Still waiting to learn more. It's three days since his ACL ruptured, no surgery yet. We are waiting to hear back from the Ortho. I've learned that pard of the problem is a genetic defect where his knee iis poorly aligned, causing all his stress to be on the ACL. His lower leg joins the knee far forward of where it should and this introduces a lot of torque to the joint. He's still hobbling around on three legs and I'm supposed to keep him from doing anything. I'm trying to figure out how / if I am to build ramps to the bed and couch to make his life easier. He brought me his ball in the middle of the night last night. I had no idea what to do. He's bored and this is day 3 of sitting here doing nothing. He's going to get a lot more of nothing after the surgery. He's always been a very active guy with a quick mind. I don't know how we are going to do this. Anyone here have any tips on entertaining an immobile Yorkie? |
10-26-2009, 06:30 PM | #5 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA & FL
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| Entertaining an immobile Yorkie The only suggestion I can give you is to find some mind games to play with him. If you keep his mind busy, it is supposed to make them tireder than if they do something physical. Maybe you can find something on line or a book at one of the pet stores with games to occupy their minds. Or maybe games that do not require them moving very far. |
10-26-2009, 06:55 PM | #6 |
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| Does he like to watch TV? Seriously, there was just a thread about this the other day and I was amazed by how many people said that their Yorkies loved television. Just a thought.....hang in there!
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10-26-2009, 07:09 PM | #7 |
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| hurt leg Our Yorkie broke his leg last year and he was very active I put him in a small cage so he could only stand up and not jump. I play a radio for him when we had to be gone. At night I would hold him on a pillow and rub his tummy. They seem to know when they are hurt and slow down. You will be amazed. |
10-26-2009, 08:49 PM | #8 |
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| So sorry to hear about your little one. We went thru lp surgery and Hot Rod had to keep quiet for 6 weeks! Lots of bully sticks! lol. Seriously, we did do the bully sticks and a couple of his favorite soft toys. We wound up holding him quite a bit in those six weeks as well as had him in a crate. But we knew that it was for the best in the long run. What I've found out know, some 7 mos post surgery...his leg muscles are atrophied. Since finding this out last month, we tried walking him more and it has helped. The surgeon said that it could take up to a year for him to get back to normal. But he has definitely improved after his surgery. Good luck with your baby. It's tough, I understand. Hugs.
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10-26-2009, 09:06 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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| thats so scary! I really hope everything works out ok! We'll keep your baby in our thoughts and prayers! |
10-26-2009, 10:29 PM | #10 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tx
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| Oh i'm sorry to hear this. I wish you and your baby luck through the surgery. |
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