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01-24-2010, 12:22 PM | #31 | |
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Annette: A vet does not have to do xrays to grade luxating patellas. If your pup is having problems where she is limping a lot I would follow Ladymom's advice and seek the opinion of a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon.
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01-24-2010, 01:47 PM | #32 | |
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I do agree that not all pups who have it need surgery, and that yes, it is a case by case basis. For now, I will not think about surgery for her b/c she doesn't lift and doesn't show any sign of pain. She does not walk bowlegged either, and her toes are not pointed inwards either as one of the other posts noted.
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01-24-2010, 07:28 PM | #33 |
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| Peanut was just diagnosed with LP stage 1-2 in both back knees. I started him on Cosequin and Omega 3 and 6. He has been on it now for about 2 weeks. Is Flexicose better than Cosequin? Or is it the same pretty much
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01-24-2010, 08:09 PM | #34 |
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| i have always heard cosequin is the best supplement and many had great success with it |
01-24-2010, 08:12 PM | #35 | |
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vet considered her lp grade 4 since the patella cannot be manipulated at all | |
01-24-2010, 08:30 PM | #36 |
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| on xrays dd were both out in both back legs and vet could not manipulate them and she walks fine and does real well - use to before acl injury play frisbee 3hrs a day on tile and hardwood floors no issues. I think the problem is more severe when it is popping in and out - I was shocked when dd xrays showed both back legs out and then he could not manipulate them. Here is what xray looked like Medial Luxating Patella - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! the pic on left is exactly how the xray looked for both of dd back legs. The vet had a radiologist double check xrays as well and had to pay $85 for a second opinion and he confirmed it. I was shocked as she never acted like it bothered her before injury but grade 4 leaves them susceptible to acl tears here is a pic of patella DEE DEE :: stifleanatomy.gif picture by dwerten - Photobucket it does affect their front legs as dee dee looks like a bull dog at times when drinking or eating and arthritis is inevitible but it is also inevitible if surgery is done I will try to attach a pic of her legs bowing in front as what happens is they cannot bend the back properly so it bows out the front legs- it is hard to tell in pic but the front legs elbow bend out when bending down to compensate for back legs. Vet told us real important no more twisting, turning, jumping on and off furniture so her frisbee career is all over which is a bummer as she loved frisbee here is when she injured herself last february DEE DEE :: 2009-3-1009.flv video by dwerten - Photobucket |
01-24-2010, 08:38 PM | #37 | |
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01-24-2010, 08:50 PM | #39 | |
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Now if my dog was in alot of pain, and after 2 mos of resting still lifting leg all the time, etc then i would opt for surgery but ONLY if this was the case and thank God it was not with my dee dee. | |
01-24-2010, 08:55 PM | #40 | |
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01-24-2010, 09:00 PM | #41 |
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| oh and pic below of them fighting over frisbee my dex looks so skinny that was right after he was out of the hospital from pancreatitis poor guy but if you see dd knees in back are not bent but his are |
01-24-2010, 10:04 PM | #42 | |
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I guess from the link you provided, Uni's LP may be lateral as opposed to medial. She can easily bend and unbend her leg. My vet did not say which though. I didn't see on the site what a dog with lateral luxation acts like. Maybe I missed it? Thanks for all your info, you are always very knowledgeable.
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01-25-2010, 04:53 PM | #43 |
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| I wonder if Buster was misdiagnosed? We have an orthopedic vet and he diagnosed Buster with LP on the first visit when Buster was 9 weeks old. The orthopedic vet is also our regular vet and the last time we were in there he diagnosed Buster with Grade 4. Most of the time you would never know anything was wrong with him. Sometimes on his walks he will carry his leg but just for a second, I have never seen him do it for any length of time. He runs around the back yard at full speed and never carries his leg. I always thought Grade 4 needed surgery but the vet said no. He has an appointment soon for a check up so I'm sure I will get an update then.
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01-30-2010, 03:47 AM | #44 |
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| Luxating patella The breeder I bought my yorkie from informed me that when she took her to the vet she was diognosed with LP, the breeder then let me addoped the puppy instead of paying full price, I only had to pay for plane ticket. It was a great deal cause now at 8 months old the vet says she has outgrown it and is fine. |
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