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02-23-2008, 10:31 AM | #1 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Is it ok to walk them with LP? I completely forgot to ask my vet this yesterday when we took Tatum for her check up. I was wondering if it would be ok for me to take Tatum on walks since she has LP? I didn't know if constantly walking on a leash would be ok for her? I don't want to make her little legs hurt? I haven't taken them on a walk since she was diagnosed with LP because I didn't know if I should, but I really want to take them for a walk today because they want to go soooo bad. I won't put them on the leash coupler because Stedman pulls her, so hubby and I will walk them separately if it's ok. Does anyone know???
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02-23-2008, 10:51 AM | #2 |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | walking is good! it will help keep the muscles in her legs strong so she'll have less of a problem after surgery. Most times the muscles in the LP leg atrophy. In small dogs sometimes LP can be ignored if you walk them and build up the muscles. take her for a walk and if you notice her getting tired or sore pick her up. have fun!!!
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02-23-2008, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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| Question I'm a new Yorkie owner. What is LP? Thanks! |
02-23-2008, 11:34 AM | #4 |
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| It stands for luxating patellas, a condition all too common in Yorkies and other toy breed dogs. It means that the kneecap slips in and out of the groove. It can be inherited or the result of jumping on and off furniture. Here's a little more information: http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=457 |
02-23-2008, 11:47 AM | #5 |
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| Before Cocoa had her knee surgery for LP we would go for walks. I just watched her to see when she started doing that weird limp-kick when it slips out, and I would pick her up for the rest of the walk. You will know when your little one has had enough because you are "da mama!"
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02-23-2008, 01:14 PM | #6 | |
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02-23-2008, 01:51 PM | #7 | |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Quote:
I will start taking her on little walks again once or twice a day to help build up those little muscles of hers Thanks again, soo much!!
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02-23-2008, 01:53 PM | #8 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | So sorry about that! I realized after I posted this that I should of actually typed out "Luxating Patella" instead of abbreviating it "LP" as some are new and don't know what it is Ladymom explained it well though and the link she gave was great!
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02-23-2008, 01:54 PM | #9 | |
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02-23-2008, 02:17 PM | #10 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | She should continue to receive exercise. Just don't make it for too long. Maybe cut your usual walk in half. Just watch her for signs of fatigue. If you stop keeping her active she will gain weight which will be bad for the LP.
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02-23-2008, 07:49 PM | #11 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Thanks girl They went on 2 little walks today and absolutely loved it Tatum really enjoys going at night as she doesn't get as hot since it's cooler.
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02-23-2008, 08:48 PM | #12 |
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| Lacy has LP (grade 3 right leg and 2 left leg) that has never bothered her...no pain, limping or anything. I take her on several short walks to potty every day and occasionally longer ones...she runs around the house and up and down the stairs, and ran around in Cynthia's back yard today. She's an active girl and it would be impossible for me to slow her down...she does have VERY strong leg muscles though.
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02-24-2008, 05:03 PM | #13 | |
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02-24-2008, 07:10 PM | #14 | |
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02-24-2008, 07:30 PM | #15 |
I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member | Oh I couldn't agree more If she's doing well, I would just leave it alone....the recovery time is long and although the surgery is not uncommon, it's still serious I'm sure she'll "let you know" if she ever needs it (which I'm hoping she won't!)
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