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LP is not typically a painful condition. The only time there is discomfort is when the knee slides out. |
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Wow...I am finding these replies confusing!! They are from one end to the other!! Some of you are for the surgery, and others are not? I see that each day is different with the LP. some days are worse than others. Today for example, Bailee has not lifted either leg. Not sure what to do?? Second opinion?? |
Only you can decide. I was telling myself that I was perhaps overreacting as I watched Gracie a few weeks ago. As she walked by, her leg went out and she fell:(. It became an easy decision. With our last dog, also a Yorkie, it was never that bad, and surgery was never discussed. Keep an eye out and reevaluate in 30 days. It is not an easy choice, but it is not life or death this week. |
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As I suggested earlier, if I were you, I would find a board certified surgeon and make an appointment for a consultation. www.acvs.org |
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So for the last 2 days I have not seen Bailee lift either leg?? What's up with that?? Is this an intermittent problem?? I am not going to rush into any decision. I will however make an appointment with the ortho surgeon, for him to do an eval before any surgery will be done. My vet is the one who "graded" each leg. I have been reading your replies and I do not want to wait to long until something else tears. Bailee does not seem to be in any pain, and runs around like usual. |
Hi, I'm new to the community. I'm looking to purchase a yorkie and you mentioned in a previous post that you bought your Bella from Eldon Plank. You also mentioned she has LP. Is that genetic? |
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Patella luxation Patella luxation is common and may occur in lateral or medial direction. Affected dogs may be asymptomatic or present with a lameness. The aetiology is unknown but morphological changes in the hip may precipitate the disease (Putnam, 1968; Piermattei and Flo, 1997). Toy breeds seem to be at particular risk (Table 10.4; Priester, 1972; Hayes, 1994; LaFond et al., 1998). The mode of inheritance is unknown. Luxating patella can crop up in the offspring of dogs that have not shown luxating patella in their lineages for many generations. On the other hand, no responsible breeder would knowingly breed a dog that has luxating patella. Bella came from good genetic stock, and just happened to be one of the unlucky ones with luxating patella. She has had no other health issues, was easy to potty train, and has a good personality. Eldon takes good care of his dogs and I would recommend him to people who are looking for a Yorkie in the central Illinois area. |
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