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troubletb · 12-18-2005, 06:03 PM

Is this hereditary??

schatzie · 12-18-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by troubletb

Is this hereditary??

I have been told definitely yes.

whispersmom2 · 12-18-2005, 08:14 PM

You have a lot of company when it comes to being scared about these tiny fur kids. He will be fine and so will you but you have to have faith that those 2 things are true.. Your biggest problem will be keeping him quiet during the recuperation....Prayers for you and your baby as you face this..

Tracyb723 · 02-17-2009, 10:09 AM

Hi, I am new to this site and am delighted to find all this helpful info about Legges-Perthes disease. My little 9 month old Yorkie, Denzil, had his op for bi-lateral LP yesterday. He is still in hospital and I went to see him this afternoon, he was delighted but cried when we left - I feel so awful leaving him but know it is for the best, anyway he will be home on Friday. I had to take him some freshly cooked chicken pieces as he hasn't been eating (he's very fussy about food at the best of times). The surgery went very well and he is due to have hydro-therapy treatment this week, I wish I could be there when they do that but I have to work. Anyway, very best wishes to you all. Tracy x

pongoandzoe · 08-03-2009, 04:36 AM

My yorkie is 8 months and he just got diagnosed with the same disease. I talked with a vet friend of mine and she said to def. have the surgery. if you dont it can progress to the other leg and possibly cause the dog to have his leg amputated. I am scared too but i reaserched this a lot and the percentage of complication is very low. I know that there is a lot of thearpy after the math but the surgery has a very high success rate. I know it is expensive but so worth it. Our dog is currently on the rimidayl and it helps him but he still is miserable. what is the dosage of rimidayl and the weight of your dog. Let me know if you would like to chat and since we are having our surgery this week i will inform you on the details so you know what to be prepared for. Also go to mydogmanny.com and she has bloged about her westie going through the surgery..hope this helps..

Stormy · 08-03-2009, 10:01 AM

[QUOTE=pongoandzoe;2736816]

My yorkie is 8 months and he just got diagnosed with the same disease. I talked with a vet friend of mine and she said to def. have the surgery. if you dont it can progress to the other leg and possibly cause the dog to have his leg amputated. I am scared too but i reaserched this a lot and the percentage of complication is very low. I know that there is a lot of thearpy after the math but the surgery has a very high success rate. I know it is expensive but so worth it. Our dog is currently on the rimidayl and it helps him but he still is miserable. what is the dosage of rimidayl and the weight of your dog. Let me know if you would like to chat and since we are having our surgery this week i will inform you on the details so you know what to be prepared for. Also go to mydogmanny.com and she has bloged about her westie going through the surgery..hope this helps..

My little Guy had the surgery 3 years ago. He is fine and barely has a noticeable limp !!

Tracyb723 · 08-03-2009, 12:22 PM

Five months on from his surgery Denzil is doing really well and runs around like a madman over our local park, infact he was like a different dog as soon as we got him home from hospital.

The surgery cost £3000 ($5000 approx) but luckily it was covered by the insurance, which was a relief!

I wish you all the very best and hope all goes well for you and your little dog.

Tracy and Denzil xx

12-18-2005, 06:03 PM	#16
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	Is this hereditary?? __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

08-03-2009, 10:01 AM	#21
Stormy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 438 Blog Entries: 2	[QUOTE=pongoandzoe;2736816]My yorkie is 8 months and he just got diagnosed with the same disease. I talked with a vet friend of mine and she said to def. have the surgery. if you dont it can progress to the other leg and possibly cause the dog to have his leg amputated. I am scared too but i reaserched this a lot and the percentage of complication is very low. I know that there is a lot of thearpy after the math but the surgery has a very high success rate. I know it is expensive but so worth it. Our dog is currently on the rimidayl and it helps him but he still is miserable. what is the dosage of rimidayl and the weight of your dog. Let me know if you would like to chat and since we are having our surgery this week i will inform you on the details so you know what to be prepared for. Also go to mydogmanny.com and she has bloged about her westie going through the surgery..hope this helps.. My little Guy had the surgery 3 years ago. He is fine and barely has a noticeable limp !! __________________ STORMY Smokie,Bandit,Oliver,Katy and Frosty.Misty at the bridge :-([/COLOR] Wolf, my heart dog passed 2/6/10

12-18-2005, 08:14 PM	#18
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	You have a lot of company when it comes to being scared about these tiny fur kids. He will be fine and so will you but you have to have faith that those 2 things are true.. Your biggest problem will be keeping him quiet during the recuperation....Prayers for you and your baby as you face this..

02-17-2009, 10:09 AM	#19
Tracyb723 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 21	Hi, I am new to this site and am delighted to find all this helpful info about Legges-Perthes disease. My little 9 month old Yorkie, Denzil, had his op for bi-lateral LP yesterday. He is still in hospital and I went to see him this afternoon, he was delighted but cried when we left - I feel so awful leaving him but know it is for the best, anyway he will be home on Friday. I had to take him some freshly cooked chicken pieces as he hasn't been eating (he's very fussy about food at the best of times). The surgery went very well and he is due to have hydro-therapy treatment this week, I wish I could be there when they do that but I have to work. Anyway, very best wishes to you all. Tracy x

08-03-2009, 04:36 AM	#20
pongoandzoe Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: college station Posts: 16	My yorkie is 8 months and he just got diagnosed with the same disease. I talked with a vet friend of mine and she said to def. have the surgery. if you dont it can progress to the other leg and possibly cause the dog to have his leg amputated. I am scared too but i reaserched this a lot and the percentage of complication is very low. I know that there is a lot of thearpy after the math but the surgery has a very high success rate. I know it is expensive but so worth it. Our dog is currently on the rimidayl and it helps him but he still is miserable. what is the dosage of rimidayl and the weight of your dog. Let me know if you would like to chat and since we are having our surgery this week i will inform you on the details so you know what to be prepared for. Also go to mydogmanny.com and she has bloged about her westie going through the surgery..hope this helps..

08-03-2009, 12:22 PM	#22
Tracyb723 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 21	Five months on from his surgery Denzil is doing really well and runs around like a madman over our local park, infact he was like a different dog as soon as we got him home from hospital. The surgery cost £3000 ($5000 approx) but luckily it was covered by the insurance, which was a relief! I wish you all the very best and hope all goes well for you and your little dog. Tracy and Denzil xx