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I adopted a 11 yr old yorkie that has luxating patellar, but she has other slew of problems, but I can tell you for being 11 she runs after rabbits always outside running around and barking at vultures.. she is certainly something else, I did buy a yucca extract from 1-800-petmeds you can try it, its not expensive and I think it helps her, her leg doesn't seem to bother her here is the link Yucca Intensive (Azmira): Supplement For Dogs and Cats - 1800PetMeds |
What is the name of the doctor who did the knees on your yorkie in Texas. My yorkies is approximately 9 years old and has both knees at LP. One is stage 4 and one is between stage 3-4. Arizona. |
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My male Yorkie has luxating patella and took him to vet and she gave us exercise to do to strenghen the knee and we did not have to have surgery on him |
Buffy BUFFY- My 13 year old yORKIE does much better with her knees- since we moved to a home with all one floor...I did not opt for the operation, and now she is way too old for it- I won't chance it..... I wish I would have brushed her teeth, the groomer does it but now , like our last yorkie who had to have all her teeth removed, I should have known better...TTHE vET IS AFTER ME CONSTANTLY TO HAVE bUFFY's out now...I am afraid of the anesthetic...... |
Buffy stands bow legged and as long as she is not in any pain- I use the meds the doctor gave me- it works..anti inflammatory liquid I add to her food when I notice anything... |
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He is a good one for a second opinion. He will not ever recommend surgery unless it is really needed! Here is the link to the hospital: Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists And here are links to a couple of articles he has written for use on the Yorkie Haven Rescue website: Yorkie Haven Rescue - Patellar Luxation Info Yorkie Haven Rescue - Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear Info |
2 luxating patellas (3+grade) in my 8 month old Hi. I have an 8 month old yorkie, Phoebe, who has 2 laxating patellas. We were referred to a surgeon from our family vet. We saw the surgeon yesterday. She classified Phoebes patellas each as a grade 3+ on a scale of 1-4, 4 being the worst. She recommended having both knees done. I am just so leary of doing the surgery. I guess, I am looking to see if there are people who have had a 3+ and not fixed them? If so, does it worse quickly or do they do relatively ok? Also, if you are a parent of a yorkie who did both legs at one time, how did that go? Success rate? It is just so much to take in..... Thank you for any advice and suggestions. I really appreciate it. Sincerely, The mom of a collie, 2 yorkies, a cat & 6 chicks |
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I should add that I have a foster who had both knees done .. she was 1 year old. The surgery went well and she is doing fantastic! |
We go next week to meet with a surgeon over the phone the seemed to wanted to do both at the same time. Kiki is 4. What do you think? |
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Good luck at the appt. Let us know! |
I think with the small breeds it might be ok to do both at once. They would be easy to assist in rising from a laying position and to assist if needed in urinatin or defectating. |
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