|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
01-06-2006, 12:20 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 17
| Kneecap problems, operation? I need a bit of advice, Ozzie my 5 year old Yorkie has problems with his knee-caps. The vet said that he is borderline for operating on, but I should think about it, as he could develop arthritis. Does anyone know in how much pain the dog will be after the operation and how long he will not be able to walk? Ozzie is like a kid for me, so I really want the best for him. Please help! |
Welcome Guest! | |
01-06-2006, 07:06 AM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois
Posts: 2,535
| My baby Gracie (RIP myangel) had both knees operated on at once. The first day she was in some pain, but after that she got around great on her little red casts. She was one year old at the time. |
01-06-2006, 07:58 AM | #3 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 17
| Thanks a lot, I assume the casts were taken away after a while, how long was that? What happened to your baby? |
01-06-2006, 08:11 AM | #4 |
Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York
Posts: 8,287
| Does your dog has LP? (LP = Luxated Patella) LP is basically dislocating kneecaps. My Maltese had this problem in his rear left leg and was operated on. It was the best thing I ever did!! He is like a whole new dog now -- more active and definitely more happy. I would recommend it.
__________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You |
01-06-2006, 08:16 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire
Posts: 17
| Yes it is (you see I am German and forget all these fancy words), just confirmed with my husband. I thought it will be best, but just wanted to have some confirmation. Poor Ozzie, will be out for a few weeks I guess, no running about. Merlin (my other one) will take the micky out of him. Thanks for answering. |
01-06-2006, 12:41 PM | #6 | |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Effingham, Illinois
Posts: 2,535
| Quote:
| |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart