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09-28-2015, 03:19 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker | "Luxating Patella" Sadly my Xena has to have the knee operation,she has started walking on all three's since late yesterday (Sunday) and she is very quiet - not herself. Her visit to the vet this morning confirms that we need to do the operation sooner than planned as her knee has swollen and she was in pain:-). She did walk fine with an occasional limp since 3 months and we were hoping it will fix itself - the "Luxating Patella". I had no idea that she will have this problem. Oddly her siblings and parents are fine. I had her spayed in July this year and recovered quickly. Its sad to see her in pain. I had to do this, I did not want her offspring to suffer with the same knee problem. I think I was more sad than she was! I will schedule her appointment this week and some leave to take care of her..vet says up to 14 days recovery time. I sure hope this operation will correct her knee problem and she can walk properly on all fours and happy again...my angel.. |
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09-28-2015, 03:32 AM | #2 |
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| I am sorry your baby is not feeling well . I hope the operation goes well and she has a quick and full recovery .. |
09-28-2015, 07:22 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Wishing you all the very best w/ her knee surgery! I know she will do just great. Are you having both knees done at the same time? That's what we did w/ our Wylie.
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09-29-2015, 05:20 AM | #4 |
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| Dinky had this surgery last summer. He is doing very well now. the recovery and rehab period can be quite trying, but it is necessary. It was hard to watch him go through it, but I just kept remembering that it had to be done. hugs and prayers for you and your pup. |
09-29-2015, 05:48 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker | Thanks for support guys. I have mixed feelings and its so sad to watch her, she is on anti inflammatory. Xena got a little spark back and wanted to play fetch as soon as I walked through the door. She grabbed her toy and went outside, waiting for me. I just rolled the ball gently I did want to cause pain if she ran a lot. She managed to stretch, jump on the bed and stand on two's while she peeks out the window..(little peeping tom)..I booked her surgery tomorrow and pray she recovers.. . |
09-29-2015, 11:32 AM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY
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| Wishing you all the best. Thumper may need the surgery in the future. He also have the same condition. I have only seen him limp once. Sometimes I think the surgery is worse on us parents then the actual patient. |
09-30-2015, 12:58 PM | #7 |
Yorkie Talker | My Lucy is scheduled for bilateral petella surgery October 14. She's a grade 3 and 4 and is 2 1/2 years old. She only weighs 4.5 lbs., and I'm worried about the anesthesia. Anybody have a little one that has been through this surgery? How did they handle the anesthesia? |
10-01-2015, 03:03 AM | #8 |
YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Michigan
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| Dinky weighs just under 5 pounds. the anesthesia was my fear too. He did great though. It helped to ask vet about what they used and how they figure Dinky's size into the equation. He was not the smallest patient our vet had done surgery on. Hugs. |
10-01-2015, 06:51 AM | #9 |
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| Good luck with your surgery! They really do bounce back quickly. It is the rehab time and keeping them down that is the hardest part.
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10-01-2015, 08:56 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker | Thanks for the reassurances, it's very helpful to get feedback from someone that's been through it.I will ask the vet about her size and figuring the amount of anesthesia. This surgeon did her spaying so she's been put under once before. |
10-02-2015, 01:45 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Jersey
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| Sammy Sammy needs LP surgery also. I didnt schedule it yet I am unsure of who to have do it. He may also have a torn ligament. What type of recovery are we looking at. Are they suffering? |
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