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JCarlson2004 · 10-25-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I was going to wait another hour until I have a more definitive word, but all your responses are so kind I want to keep you in the loop.

The vet was only able to give him a cursory exam because Eddie is a drop-in on a day when he has a full schedule, but the initial report is bad. He thinks it's his cranial cruciate ligament, the same problem Jack had.

My jaw dropped when he told me because there was no impact. At worst, he twisted it. But the vet said that can happen. It could have gradually weakened and then just popped when he twisted it.

I'm holding out a ray of hope because he's yet to do a more thorough exam with x-rays, but I'm bracing for the worst. He wants me to call back at 1:30, which is 45 minutes.

I'm trying not to let myself be too sad. Having been through this with Jack, I know the prospects for recovery and a good life are good. Thanks again for your concern. It really does help.

Oh no!! My heart just dropped when I read this!! You and sweet Eddie will be in my prayers!! Please keep us updated. That poor little angel.

yorkieusa · 10-25-2006, 01:33 PM

Oh, wow! I hope your vet is wrong, wrong, wrong and it's just a temporary thing. I'm hoping for the best. I am busy today, but I had to pop in to see if there was news.

LuvMySissy · 10-25-2006, 01:39 PM

I just saw this post. I am hoping for the best Mike, for you and Eddie both. Please let us know when the vet is certain. On the positive side, if it is what the vet thinks, at least you have experience in dealing with this and the recovery prospects. Hugs and kisses to Eddie!!!!

alaskayorkie · 10-25-2006, 01:43 PM

Vet just called back with confusing news. He called it good and bad. X-rays showed nothing. He still thinks it's a strain or tear with the cranial cruciate, but it's not bad enough to show up on an x-ray or to limit his range of motion.

The bad news is, he can't really treat it. If it is a small strain or tear, it will get better but then recur until he eventually injures it badly. He said if Eddie was 20 pounds or more, he would consider surgery now. But being only 9.2 pounds, he could be just fine.

Bottom line is he's not recommending surgery now. He expects him to be walking by Friday with anti-inflammatories. If that happens, he'll re-Xray him in 3 months and take it from there.

I'll have to pull him out of his current agility class

, but vet said his 'career' is not necessarily over, even if he has surgery. I'm not going to take any chances, though. Agility is the least of our concerns.

Thanks again for your concern. I'll let you know how he's doing.

And an edit in case this ever happens to you: The vet said I did good bringing him in immediately. He said most people ignore it until it becomes a real problem.

JiggityJig · 10-25-2006, 01:51 PM

Wow, poor Eddie!!!

Hope he heals QUICKLY!

bettyeanne · 10-25-2006, 02:02 PM

That's good news & bad news! Poor baby, I hope it clears up and never bothers him again .... he's in such good physical shape, is that possible? We will keep the little fella in our prayers!

chattiesmom · 10-25-2006, 02:59 PM

Mike, I just read about Eddie..... keep your chin up, my friend. We are all praying for Eddie's speedy recovery -- a full and complete one. Eddie is young and strong and quite an athelete. It is very possible that he just has a minor "sports" injury that needs rest.

Sending Eddie hugs and kisses and get well :ghugs:

WRScorpio · 10-25-2006, 03:17 PM

I read up on the condition that they thought he had and found that it usually only appears in large dogs (think St. Bernard, Mastiff) or extremely overweight dogs. I guess it can happen with any dog though. Hope he's feeling better soon!

JeanieK · 10-25-2006, 03:19 PM

Sorry to hear this. I missed this post earlier. Hope he gets to feeling better, an that it's nothing serious.

ButterflyYorkie · 10-25-2006, 03:44 PM

Hi,
Sending well wishes Eddie's way. I always enjoy reading about the "alaska yorkies"

I actually saw a video that you made on YouTube the other night. My daugther was browsing dog videos and we found yours! It was super!

Hope all turns out for the best.

LuvMySissy · 10-25-2006, 03:59 PM

Well, I think I'm glad to hear that Eddie doesn't need surgery right now. I hope his foot/leg heals completely and there won't be a future need for surgery either. Good think you took him in when you did. Please keep us updated with any changes. Hugs & kisses to Eddie!!

ldenise · 10-25-2006, 04:12 PM

i have been watching for an update. I am glad it isn't any worse than it is. they just worry us sick sometimes don't they? I hope he feels better soon. I know what it is like having legs hurt all the time and barely able to walk. It don't feel good does it Eddie?

alaskayorkie · 10-25-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ldenise

i have been watching for an update. I am glad it isn't any worse than it is. they just worry us sick sometimes don't they? I hope he feels better soon. I know what it is like having legs hurt all the time and barely able to walk. It don't feel good does it Eddie?

Aww, Eddie says thanks everybody. Here he is coming down from his doggie drug high. I am feeling better about it too. When you think of all the awful things that can happen to these wee creatures, this is pretty minor. He'll be up on his feet in no time!

LuvMySissy · 10-25-2006, 04:49 PM

That is one sweet drugged little face!!

miezzi · 10-25-2006, 05:33 PM

Oh no...Poor Eddie... You have all of us pulling for you sweet baby boy! Hopefully you will be back to your normal self, running and playing and chasing Jack! Get well soon Eddie!!! Kisses to the cutie!

10-25-2006, 01:33 PM	#47
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Oh, wow! I hope your vet is wrong, wrong, wrong and it's just a temporary thing. I'm hoping for the best. I am busy today, but I had to pop in to see if there was news. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-25-2006, 01:39 PM	#48
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	I just saw this post. I am hoping for the best Mike, for you and Eddie both. Please let us know when the vet is certain. On the positive side, if it is what the vet thinks, at least you have experience in dealing with this and the recovery prospects. Hugs and kisses to Eddie!!!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

10-25-2006, 01:43 PM	#49
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Good news and bad news Vet just called back with confusing news. He called it good and bad. X-rays showed nothing. He still thinks it's a strain or tear with the cranial cruciate, but it's not bad enough to show up on an x-ray or to limit his range of motion. The bad news is, he can't really treat it. If it is a small strain or tear, it will get better but then recur until he eventually injures it badly. He said if Eddie was 20 pounds or more, he would consider surgery now. But being only 9.2 pounds, he could be just fine. Bottom line is he's not recommending surgery now. He expects him to be walking by Friday with anti-inflammatories. If that happens, he'll re-Xray him in 3 months and take it from there. I'll have to pull him out of his current agility class , but vet said his 'career' is not necessarily over, even if he has surgery. I'm not going to take any chances, though. Agility is the least of our concerns. Thanks again for your concern. I'll let you know how he's doing. And an edit in case this ever happens to you: The vet said I did good bringing him in immediately. He said most people ignore it until it becomes a real problem. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube Last edited by alaskayorkie; 10-25-2006 at 01:47 PM.

10-25-2006, 01:51 PM	#50
JiggityJig YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 1,226	Wow, poor Eddie!!! Hope he heals QUICKLY! __________________ OUR HEARTS KIKI MAZIE JIMBOB ELFIE OUR JOYS

10-25-2006, 02:02 PM	#51
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	That's good news & bad news! Poor baby, I hope it clears up and never bothers him again .... he's in such good physical shape, is that possible? We will keep the little fella in our prayers! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

10-25-2006, 02:59 PM	#52
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Mike, I just read about Eddie..... keep your chin up, my friend. We are all praying for Eddie's speedy recovery -- a full and complete one. Eddie is young and strong and quite an athelete. It is very possible that he just has a minor "sports" injury that needs rest. Sending Eddie hugs and kisses and get well :ghugs: __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

10-25-2006, 03:17 PM	#53
WRScorpio Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 96	I read up on the condition that they thought he had and found that it usually only appears in large dogs (think St. Bernard, Mastiff) or extremely overweight dogs. I guess it can happen with any dog though. Hope he's feeling better soon! __________________ whitney diann duke

10-25-2006, 03:19 PM	#54
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Sorry to hear this. I missed this post earlier. Hope he gets to feeling better, an that it's nothing serious.

10-25-2006, 03:44 PM	#55
ButterflyYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 743	Hi, Sending well wishes Eddie's way. I always enjoy reading about the "alaska yorkies" I actually saw a video that you made on YouTube the other night. My daugther was browsing dog videos and we found yours! It was super! Hope all turns out for the best.

10-25-2006, 03:59 PM	#56
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Well, I think I'm glad to hear that Eddie doesn't need surgery right now. I hope his foot/leg heals completely and there won't be a future need for surgery either. Good think you took him in when you did. Please keep us updated with any changes. Hugs & kisses to Eddie!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

10-25-2006, 04:12 PM	#57
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	i have been watching for an update. I am glad it isn't any worse than it is. they just worry us sick sometimes don't they? I hope he feels better soon. I know what it is like having legs hurt all the time and barely able to walk. It don't feel good does it Eddie? __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

10-25-2006, 04:49 PM	#59
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	That is one sweet drugged little face!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

10-25-2006, 05:33 PM	#60
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	Oh no...Poor Eddie... You have all of us pulling for you sweet baby boy! Hopefully you will be back to your normal self, running and playing and chasing Jack! Get well soon Eddie!!! Kisses to the cutie! __________________ ~Mandy~Proud Mommie to Luigi, Brasco & Livi