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07-22-2013, 09:22 AM | #1 |
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| My 6 month old yorkie has grade 3-4 luxating patellas I took my 6 month old yorkie to the vet yesterday for a checkup and the vet said she grade 3-4 luxating patellas in both legs. I know LP's are common in yorkies, my other one has a mild grade 1 in her right leg. I was curious what other peoples thoughts and experiences are on a puppy so young and small (4lbs) have grade 4 LP's already. You wouldnt know she has them judging by the way she plays, runs, and jumps around. The vet said to just keep an eye on it, but odds are she'll eventually have to end up having surgery some day. He suggested waiting til at least she's full grown before getting it fixed. I would appreciate any comments and advice. Thanks |
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07-22-2013, 09:41 AM | #2 |
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| My vet diagnosed Jezebel with a grade 4 in both knees, which shocked me because I had NEVER seen her have any problems with it. No limping or carrying the leg, nothing. I thought she was full of it but held my tongue--a dog with grade 4 can hardly walk. A couple of months after that, she injured the knee (torn ligament) and I took her to an orthopedic specialist/board certified surgeon. The expert said that both knees were a grade 2. Big difference! She did require surgery due to the torn ligament, and while that was being fixed he stabilized the patella as well. But the surgery would not have been necessary for just the grade 2 LP alone. (Disclaimer I am not a vet!) If you read a description of the stages in this link, I wouldn't think your dog is a stage 3/4: Knee Problems In Your Dog - Patellar Luxation - Luxating Patella Waiting, however, as the vet suggested is the correct advice. Just try and limit jumping up or down. Lots of dogs go through a long life with stage 2 and never need surgery. If you want a second opinion, you can always ask for a referral to a board certified orthopedist/specialist and get an evaluation.
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07-22-2013, 09:56 AM | #3 | |
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07-22-2013, 10:19 AM | #4 | |
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Also chasing toys on slippery floors; not a good idea when they are young pups. Then folks get out and exercise your dogs! It can be especially for toy breeds in your backyard, if the greater outside seems too dangerous for you and your pup. Down the apartment hallway (which I understand is usually carpeted). Underwater treadmill work. Climbing hills. Swimming in a kiddie pool (in summertime of course) Trick training that focuses on building up core muscles - back - upper and lower thighs, chest muscles. Stacking or in layperson's terms - just standing in a good stance for a treat. Common sense is so very rare these days.
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07-22-2013, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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| thanks for the replies, Im going to take her to an orthopedic specialist to get a second opinion and discuss options. I have a hard time believing that with that severe of a LP on both legs, she has shown NO signs of it or has had NO trouble walking or running. I know that jumping on and off furniture is not the best thing for them, but theyre so playful and full of energy, its hard to keep them from doing that all the time. Were gonna go buy some stairs and try to teach both yorkies to use them to get on and off the furntiure and try to limit their jump as much as we can. |
07-22-2013, 01:56 PM | #6 |
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| Please be careful with the jumping! Buster has had surgery for LP in both knees, a torn ACL and will have surgery on a torn meniscus this Friday. He only weighs five pounds. He's had the LP since he was a puppy (long story), he's five and half years old. If I could that precious boy my knees, I would. Watch the jumping!
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07-22-2013, 02:35 PM | #7 | |
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