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07-06-2010, 05:46 AM | #31 | |
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Did Daisy develop the grade 4 in her other leg years later or did the vet just not do surgery at the same time as the other leg? Glad to hear she is doing great.
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07-06-2010, 05:50 AM | #32 | |
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No, she's not wearing a cast, although when I took a second look, it really looked like it. It's the railing on the steps into the pool. I'll definitely have a surgeon do it if/when needed.
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07-06-2010, 05:58 AM | #33 | |
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Little Ashley sounds like she was a very independent little girl. I know you must have been so proud of her and miss her so much. It is just too hot right now to take my baby on walks, so I take her to stores. I just can't seem to get her socialized! The dh and I went to wine vineyards this weekend and one of them had a Yorkie and a Maltese. She didn't want ANYTHING to do with them and any of the people there. She was climbing my shoulders! Mamma's little baby! Anyway, I'm going to continue to watch Betty Boop and pray she will not have anymore problems.
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07-06-2010, 06:09 AM | #34 |
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| Thanks for the hugs and vote of confidence. I'm just a worrier at heart....always have been! Next time she hurts herself, I'm sure you will be able to hear me scream.
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07-06-2010, 06:26 AM | #35 | |
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I use Dr. Beale at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston for any orthopedic cases I get. www.gcvs.com They are pricey, but excellent facility and he is a great surgeon!
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07-06-2010, 07:29 AM | #36 |
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| sorry to hear about Betty Boop. I would definitely get her on supplements and please get a second opinion from a board certified surgeon who is familiar with little breed dogs. Best of luck, and give Betty Boop big hus and kisses.
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07-06-2010, 10:47 AM | #37 |
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| I'm not sure about the walking for Betty Boop. My veterinarian encouraged me to let Ashley walk if she wanted to and just to check for any kinds of heat and distress. When it was hot out, I could only walk her in the morning or evening. They are so little and low to the ground, so the heat bouncing back on them is too much for them. I am a bit protective by nature, and I was very overprotective of my babies. Ashley loved shopping because she loved seeing all the people. Except for food stores, I ended up only shopping in stores that she could come with me. Betty Boop is still young, and she will get more used to people. As friendly as Ashley was, she still was clingy too and like a baby. Our little one, Gracie, was more like Betty Boop. She was 6 months when we got her, so it took her longer to get acclimated to other people. She was very tiny and beautiful, so she got more attention from others. She was a bit reserved with people but a terror and lovebug with us. The way you've described Betty Boop, it reminds me so much of Gracie. I really hope you never have to worry about surgery with Betty Boop and that she can run and play like she should without any pain.
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07-06-2010, 11:06 AM | #38 | |
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07-06-2010, 11:29 AM | #39 | |
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Best wishes to you and your little Betty Boop! Hugs too!
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07-06-2010, 12:39 PM | #40 | |
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They are wonderful! They are located at 610 and Post Oak...the parking is at ground level and the hospital is the next level down. Their EC is on another floor down below that. I am not as familiar with their EC. Maybe that layout might help ring a bell??
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07-07-2010, 06:41 AM | #41 | |
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I looked again. It looks like a cast on her arm alrighty. Isn't this funny? It looks like a white cast on her little arm. I've been through these surgeries. But none have been grade 1. I don't like to tell someone to do anything against the advice they received from their vet. How is she doing? | |
07-08-2010, 06:34 PM | #42 | |
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Are the ones that had LP surgery doing OK today?
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07-17-2010, 09:16 AM | #43 |
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| helpful sting Just last week, I was on business travel and the GF tells me my 2 y.o., Gatsby is walking on 3 legs. I advised the vet, and he was diagnosed with level 3 LP! Very sad to see him hobble around when he was SO active and loved to play fetch for hours. He still wants to play but he is supposed to stay still for a while, so now its tug O war vs fetch. I will get him operated on. He cannot live well with level 3, walking around on 3 legs when his knee pops out and not playing like he did only 2 weeks ago. I'm very upset for him over this, but I am hoping that if I go to a board certified surgeon and take care of it, he will be back to his old self eventually. I can't imagine supplements having much impact based on this level of his condition. His sister (not genetic) is supposed to have level 1, but I won't do anything about that other than supplements. I agree not to worry too much about level 1, I cant get Daisy to stop jumping, but do pick her up when she starts with that. |
07-17-2010, 12:23 PM | #44 | |
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07-17-2010, 12:30 PM | #45 | |
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I'm so sorry to hear about your baby having level 3. I know how it saddens you to see her not be able to play like before. It's so hard to keep them from jumping. Mine loves to jump, run and play. I guess they all do. I already have Boop on glucosamine/chondroitin. I'm hoping that this will lube the joints enough to help her since she is only LP-1. Good luck with whatever decision you make. Please post again when and if it comes time for you to make a decision. I will keep little Gatsby in my prayers.
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