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Wow that's scary...do you know how much approx it costs to get them evaluated for it? Or is it just something the vet could tell from a simple check up? She's a year old. |
Sorry to hear about your sisters yorkie. Jazzie has a level 4 luxating patella, she will need surgery. The cost in Houston is approx. 2,000.+ I am praying for a miracle to happen, i.e. petanim.com ;) to help me out with the cost. The ortho vet mentioned that the best time to get the surgery done for her would be when she is 11 months, she is 9 going on 10. If left untreated the repairs can be more, bringing the price up. It's important to test your breeding pups for this so that it is not spread through genetics to the new pups.:) I was heartbroken to know Jazzie has LP, the cost just adds to that whole overwhelming feeling. :( |
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It's a pricey surgery, several thousand dollars. Is your sister taking any responsibility for her dog? I agree with Zanders Mom. You'll need to get all the dogs you are going to breed cleared for LP. I'm sure you plan on offering a health guarantee and you sure don't want to have to pay for a bunch of LP surgeries down the line. That sure would eat into the doggie clothes budget! :D |
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No my sister isn't taking any responsibility for her, she's at a very selfish point in her life right now and she cannot financially or physically care for Chloe. However, and unfortunately, the papers are in her name and she flat out REFUSES to give her to my mom or I. She's my moms responsibility right now, so it's mainly up to her to make the decisions. I've passed on this important info on her, and it's out of my hands at this point I suppose...:rolleyes: I'm sort of in the middle of a situation and I have to be careful whose toes I step on, if you know what I mean... Sigh...I just wish that people would consider these kinds of things when they take on the responsibility of a pet...this is a classic example of the kind of owner I NEVER want for any of the puppies I place...and all the more reason for me to be so careful about it...:rolleyes: |
My vet said it is very common if the dogs are small because the knee joint is so small on them that it is not big enough to hold the knee in place. He said most don't need surgery. I'm sure if the dog runs a lot outside and chases things it might make it worse. |
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Gosh...your sister sounds just like my sister! Rylie is technically her's (given to her for Christmas and registered in her name) but she doesn't take any responsibilty for him - doesn't walk him, feed him, bathe him, or anything...she isn't even home most nights...he's really my parents' dog. I mean they send him down here with me when they travel because she won't take care of him! But she still says that he is hers :rolleyes: |
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most of them don\'t make a popping sound that you can hear. it is really easy to check your own dogs once you learn how. you pick them up and place your thumb on one side of the joint and your forefinger on the other. Then you ush the leg up toward the belly as far as it will go and then pull it back down, all the while keeping your fingers in place. you will be able to feel it. |
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