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12-25-2005, 09:41 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Quincy
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| Hip Displasia - 3Yr old Yorkie Hello. Glad to be here. I noticed my 3 year old Yorkie (AnnaBear) limping & carrying her right back leg. First I thought she may have a broken toe nail. But it was not. I took her to the vet. After squeezing her back hips, and rolling them around, he diagnosed her with Hip Displasia. He seemed frustrated. He said, first she was the wrong breed, then she is the wrong age for hip displasia. He put her on a pain killer, then recommended another appointment for X-rays. Should I proceed with his advise? Or is this common in young Yorkies? I have researched the disease. I found a lot on Herbal treatments, accupuncture, etc. Does anyone have any experience with Yorkie hip displasia, or should I seek another opinion? Thanks for helping my AnnaBear, Michelle Smith |
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12-25-2005, 09:50 PM | #2 |
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| I don't know too much on the subject, but I'm pretty sure its not very common in young yorkies or even yorkies at all. Usually its the bigger dogs, like I had a Rottweiler once that died from hip dysplasia. You could get a second opinion just to make sure it is hip dysplasia, but if the 2nd vet says it is, then I would go ahead w/ treatment. I'm so sorry to hear this about your baby & please keep us updated!
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12-25-2005, 10:33 PM | #3 |
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| Boy, this is a new one on me as I thought Hip Dysplasia was only in large dog but when I did a search I did find a few references to this with Yorkies. Not enough to send you to a website. Hopefully tomorrow morning some of our breeders will see this thread and respond.
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12-26-2005, 07:13 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 30K Club Member | I have a 8 1/2 year old pom who during some xrays for her stomach last year the vet noticed that one of her hips had come out of the socket and fused outside of the socket. We had no idea since Maya never jumped much and had only started to limp and have trouble going up the two stairs to our house recently. They do not want or can't do surgery on it. They told me when I had her in last week for her eye problem to put her on glucosimine and to get her weight down. She weighs 12.8 lbs and should weigh around 11 lbs. But he said that small dogs can have hip problems too. Good luck
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12-26-2005, 07:43 AM | #5 |
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| First, the hip condition in toy breeds is called LeggCalvinPerthes Disease but it does have the same symptoms as HD in big dogs. So, Yorkies are afflicted with that condition more often than some think. Her age does lead me to think that it might have been caused by an injury...if you reasearch LCP you will find that there are 2 causes.-one genetic and the other injury. In order to get good X-rays, your vet will probably use a sedative on your girl (and maybe for you, too).. The X-rays are very telling and you can see the damaged femur head. The surgery to remove the diseased portion is usually very successful. The dog is left without a hip joint BUT the dog does really well without the joint..they are free of pain and totally functional. I would get a second opinion based on some of the things you posted. I bought a stud and before I used him he came up lame. LCP was the diagnosis. I gave him to my vet tech, paid for the surgery and he is a totally happy, rambunctous Yorkie boy. Good luck with your baby...she will do fine if you elect to do the surgery.. |
12-26-2005, 10:46 PM | #6 |
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| At least do get x-rays. My pup came in carrying one of his rear legs up and didn't use it at all for two or three days - at which time we went to the vet. He had ruptured his cruciate ligament (knee area) and had surgery. Little bugger went out and ruptured the other cruciate ligament a few months later - this time we healed without surgery. So - regardless of what he has - if he continues to limp or carry and not use his leg, the first diagnostic procedure you need to get done is an x-ray. My dog had to be anesthesized for the x-ray (this is routine and necessary) because of the position he had to be put in and his having to be kept absolutely still for the x-ray. Good luck - wouldn't it be wonderful if he decides to start using his leg on his own - and gets better on his own........ |
12-28-2005, 08:18 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Quincy
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| Thank you all so much! You have each been very informative. Now I have a few different possibilities to read up on & research. I will start with the x-rays, and go from there. My Yorkies have doggie steps on the bed, and a doggie ramp on the couch. I try to prevent the jumping, but sometimes the door bell rings and airborne they go - flying off the furniture. I will keep my fingers crossed that it is not a long term disability for her. I will return with updates on my sweet AnnaBear. AbbyBear is her full-blood little sister, and she wants her sister better too!! I love these little girls so much. Thanks for helping me calm down from a frantic worry. All the best, Michelle Smith Dog Lover |
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