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help !!! luxating patella :confused: hiya everyone i know somebody on here can ease my worries :( we took poppy to the vets today for her routine yearly booster injection and she had her nails trimmed , the vet also gave her a good medical examination and told us she has a luxating patella in both her back legs but everything seems ok with her , she is in no pain and see how things go , i have heard a lot about it on yt , i cant beleive my beloved po[py has it too , is it commom in yorkies ? any information will be helpful thanks love jill n poppy xx :aimeeyork |
pedro has it in one leg. Quote:
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my lil guy has them in both back legs, I was told by our vet to try to build the muscle aroud the knee. it won't cure it but it will help it. Have you pup walk up and down a ramp every day, (like an agility ramp)about 5 to 10 time a day, slowly building up. :aimeeyork |
I think my Tink has it in her right back leg - I haven't yet been to the vets but all the symptoms are there after she had a nasty fall months ago from a couch. She occasionally 'bunny-hops' on it when she's running, and sometimes it'll sort of 'lock' into position while she's just playing or walking, she shows no sign of pain whatsoever but then she'll sit, lie down or just freeze for a second or two, then she's suddenly back to normal!!! xXx |
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LP is much more common than it should be, and this naturally points to a genetic component. The component could be for a bad knee or for a temperament that causes repetitive behavior. Both are possible and neither can be eliminated. At this point the University of Missouri extension is unwilling to give a firm opinion. Puppies raised on wire, the flexible "Tenderfoot" type, will ruin good knees even in a mature adult. |
Shelby had LP in both of her back legs. She had surgery by an orthopedic surgeon that did a wonderful job 1 year ago. She had higher grade LP and after consulting with my vet, and then getting another opinion, we went and had a consultation with the surgeon....... who was very informative. I think it depends on the grade of LP and if you feel the quality of life would improve for your dog if you opt for surgery. You can search here on YT and read LOTS of info on the subject. That is how I got most of my information. The owners that have experienced this have posted some very good info. Good Luck to you! By the way..... Shelby is doing fine!!! And I am very glad we went with a specialist for her care. __________________ |
I have two and both are spayed/neutered and one has grade 3 LP in one knee and grade 2 in the other and with weight control and jumping control I have had no problems but every now and then when they run and it comes out. I will not have the surgery unless ABSOLUTELY necessary and as long as they are pain free and I keep weight under control they are doing fine :) I won't do a surgery unless it's absolutely necessary and so far their quality of life is just fine. Both haven't had their knees pop out in over a year since I got their weight and jumping under control :) Donna Bird Brooklynn's Yorkshire Terriers |
Bogey has grade 1 LP in both his legs. Bogey was from a shelter and had very poor nutrition when he first came home to us and way very underweight. I was very concerned but the vet said that with weight maintenance and proper nutrition he should be fine. I can tell that since he has gained to a health weight, better dog food and care it is much less noticeable. In the future he might have him take a supplement but he didn't see the need for it now. My little guy was actually passed up at the shelter because they thought there was something seriously wrong with his legs they way he walked. Now you cannot even tell there is an issue. Make sure not to allow your little one to jump or slide on wood/tile floors and maintain a health weight. :animal36 |
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thankyou :) thanks to everybody :thumbup: for all your helpful replies :animal-pa i am very grateful love jilln poppy xx :aimeeyork |
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Ellie has mild LP in her left leg. No surgery is needed and she is on Cosequin for it. |
Luxating patella is not uncommon in Yorkies. My Yorkies ALL have slight luxating patellas. As long as it isn't causing them any pain, IMO it should be left alone. If your dog is having problems walking or, is in pain, that is another story. They grade luxating patellas. A grade 4 is one that would require surgery. So, if your Yorkie has a grade 1 or 2, I wouldn't have it done. Sometimes, as puppies develop, developing and strenghtening muscle will hold the knee in place and there are no signs of any problems. Thankfully, that was the case with my Yorkies. However, if your dog has pain or, is limping, I would certainly have this checked. Everyone I know, that has had the surgery done on their dogs, has had a successful outcome. I would be more concerned about making sure the vet knows what he/she is doing with the anesthesia used. Good luck...and I hope that your furbaby doesn't need the surgery. |
When Teddi was in the hospital for her Liver Shunt surgery the doctor was looking at her legs and told me that most little dogs have some form of this because their knee caps are so small they aren't big enough to hold the knee bone in place. He didn't seem concerned. |
has anyone tried NUJOINT PLUS ? hi, has anyone tried nujoint plus for the luxating patella? i have done some research on it and it seems to have very good reviews, plus i dont see any bad ingredients in it. i want to put sammy on something because he has it, but i want to make sure it is ok . thanks for any advice. |
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