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06-25-2010, 04:21 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY
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| Recommended Vets in NYC for Luxating Patella? I came home one day and noticed Baron was limping, but I figured he might have hurt it jumping down the sofa. And when we visited the vet, I was told that his knee cap on his left, hind leg has been shifting... luxating patella? The vet told me to come back for x-rays and said that he may need surgery that'll cost approximately $1400. I've been taking Baron to Howard Beach Animal Clinic these past 4 years. But I think I'd be more comfortable if i checked out another vet. Any suggestions? I tried a local animal hospital and they referred me to Long Island Veterinary Specialists.
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06-25-2010, 04:49 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| I'd recommend taking Baron to a board certified orthopedic veterinary surgeon. There is a vet finder by state on the ACVS website, but you will need a referral from your vet. American College of Veterinary Surgeons |
06-25-2010, 05:26 PM | #3 |
I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY
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| I like AMC a lot.... They are on York and 62nd... They do not require a referral AMC.org - Home
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06-25-2010, 05:44 PM | #4 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | I've never been to any specialist in the city but i have heard good things about AMC. Also i think member TLC has gone to Long Island Veterinary Specialists
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06-25-2010, 05:57 PM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY
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| Thank you guys! We're not 100% sure its luxating patella though, we haven't gotten x-rays yet. Baron was only limping for a day or two. :/
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06-25-2010, 06:01 PM | #6 |
I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY
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| If I were you I would get a consult at AMC, they diagnosed my dogs LP without x-rays and recommended no surgery and a joint supplement only. Good luck!
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06-25-2010, 06:03 PM | #7 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| If his knee cap is sliding, he more than likely has LP. That does not necessarily mean that he needs surgery. I would definitely do what everyone else has suggested! Good luck!
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06-25-2010, 06:14 PM | #8 | |
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This is from the OFA: http://www.offa.org/patluxinfo.html Here's a good article about LP's: Medial Luxating Patella
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06-25-2010, 06:18 PM | #9 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY
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| Thank you!!! I'll definitely call them tomorrow.
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06-25-2010, 06:24 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY
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| Wow. 24.3%... Thanks for all the articles and help!
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06-28-2010, 12:48 PM | #11 | |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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I went to the The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care, Westbury NY (I am not sure it would be my first choice anymore either ) | |
07-04-2010, 08:21 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY
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| I ended up visiting AMC and we were also recommended no surgery and a joint supplement. Thank you so much!
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07-04-2010, 08:26 PM | #13 |
Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD
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| Best of luck. I am currently giving my 2 Dasuquin supplement. Hot Rod had lp surgery and Maggie has a low grade 2 lp in one knee. Her vet said that she doesn't recommend surgery at this time. Good luck with your little one and thank goodness Baron doesn't need surgery.
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07-04-2010, 08:37 PM | #14 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| Happy to hear it worked out well! Thanks for the update!
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