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03-20-2010, 08:24 AM | #31 | |
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There are a lot of vets who are doing these surgeries...probably way more than should be. I would never let a regular vet do orthopedic surgery on my pups. I have seen the bad results that often come. Not saying this is not a good vet....it is just that I have seen some real botch jobs. Matter of fact, I have a foster that was operated on by a regular vet....the owners did not have the money to go to a specialist, so they bargain shopped and sadly he paid the price for it. The leg never healed and six months later he came to me a mess. He had to have bone grafting done and had to crate rest for a few months. Just be careful. I wish you well.
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03-20-2010, 08:50 AM | #32 |
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| Thank you. If we had a specialist near, that's where Sydney would be going. I love her dearly and want the best for her. From what I'm finding, this vet is the best in the area. Please keep Syd in your prayers. |
03-20-2010, 08:54 AM | #33 | |
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Will definitely do that! Please keep us updated!
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03-20-2010, 02:54 PM | #34 |
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| If Sydney isn't hobbling (she did limp a couple times, though) would it be considered a Grade 3 & 4? She moves around without displaying any problems. What do you think? I'm not trying to get out of the surgery for Syd, I just need to make sure I'm doing the right thing for her. |
03-20-2010, 03:05 PM | #35 |
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| Your vet should be able to tell you the grade
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03-20-2010, 03:09 PM | #36 |
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| i should have explained better. She was diagnosed by two vets with Grade 3 in the back right knee and Grade 4 in the back left knee. |
03-20-2010, 03:21 PM | #37 | |
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If there is any way you could swing finding a great ortho surgeon, then I say go for it. If baby is uncomfy with car rides go one day early so she and you can recoup.
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03-20-2010, 04:30 PM | #38 |
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| She is nine months old, not limping and has grade 3 and grade 4? Are you sure about that? It really sounds not right to me, but hey....I am merely a lay person.
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03-20-2010, 04:55 PM | #39 |
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| We'll keep Sydney in our prayers. I know you're worried. That's natural. She's adorable.
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03-20-2010, 04:57 PM | #40 |
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| Thank you. Her surgery is scheduled for Monday, March 29. I keep thinking I should wait, but both vets said it's better to do it sooner while she's young. I'm torn. |
03-20-2010, 05:43 PM | #41 | |
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Why are you torn? If she is having that much of a problem in walking, then it is better to do it now.
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03-20-2010, 06:24 PM | #42 |
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| Actually, she's only limped a couple of times. Mostly, she's all puppy and a holy terror, which I love. She acts as if nothing is wrong with her knees. I'm torn because should I bother her knees if they don't appear to be bothering her? Should I put her through weeks of recovery? But can I just stand by and watch her get worse? Nobody likes to see their babies in pain. |
03-20-2010, 06:42 PM | #43 | |
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I am not meaning to question your vet....but, I have to say that I am wondering if you misunderstood what grade these knees are. I find it incredibly difficult to understand how this puppy could have knees that bad without ever having symptoms. Again, I have spoken at length with a board certified surgeon who said that the trend now is away from so many surgeries...NOT saying yours is not needed. I just would want to hear it from a specialist if it were my pup.
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03-20-2010, 06:49 PM | #44 |
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03-21-2010, 06:40 AM | #45 |
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| Thank you for the website. It was very informational. When the second vet examined Sydney, she said her back left knee was out of its socket and when she put it back in, it popped back out. Just now looking at Syd as she standing, staring out the window, her left back paw is slightly turned inward. The vet said this was the medial luxating patella. But she's not limping, although she has for no reason a couple of times. For those with Yorkies that had the surgery, did arthritis set in right away? Or did it hold off? |
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