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mkawczak · 03-31-2009, 08:08 AM

Amanda, Wow, I've heard about these leg/hip issues so much lately. Is this a genetic deffect? My girlfriends dog started limping Saturday at the dog meet up group we started going to,and she took hi mto the vet and they think it's Legge Perthes.He has xrays tomarrow to be sure. Is this something that the smaller dogs get? And Aiden my 12 pound moose..seems to be o.k. so far. I wish you all the best. Sending Hugs to you and your little one. Keep us posted. Melissa and Aiden

amandawash · 03-31-2009, 08:35 AM

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So very sorry to hear about Ranger. We are facing the same thing with JoJo. I also found out by accident when I took him to have his nails clipped. JoJo has problems when he is tired. We will probably have his surgery in May. He is not in pain. I am very scared too with the idea of having surgery for my baby boy (10 months old). I know what you mean about the neutering being bad enough. While JoJo did great, his Mama and Daddy didn't. Good luck with Ranger's surgery.

Aww, poor JoJo. They do have more problems when they are tired- when fatigued, the soft tissue losens up and isn't able to hold the patella into place. I am supposed to do short period of play with Ranger to keep him occupied so as not to get him too tired to where he starts to luxate. That's gonna be fun....

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Originally Posted by mkawczak

Amanda, Wow, I've heard about these leg/hip issues so much lately. Is this a genetic deffect? My girlfriends dog started limping Saturday at the dog meet up group we started going to,and she took hi mto the vet and they think it's Legge Perthes.He has xrays tomarrow to be sure. Is this something that the smaller dogs get? And Aiden my 12 pound moose..seems to be o.k. so far. I wish you all the best. Sending Hugs to you and your little one. Keep us posted. Melissa and Aiden

This stuff is very common in little dogs. I have to believe the luxating patella is a congentital defect, although it can be caused by stress on the legs such as jumping, running, etc. I have to assume that if two yorkies do the same activity (say frequent jumping on/off something), and if one is predisposed through genetics and the other isn't, obviously the predisposed one will have a problem.

Legg-Perthes IS genetic and seems much scarier to me (for some reason) than luxating patellas, although I know the surgery used to fix it (femoral head osteoectomy) is an easier operation to perform.

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-31-2009, 09:15 AM

Oh my gosh I am so thankful that you saw this than. I had no idea Hot Rod had LP. PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE keep me updated on both the surgery and recovery. I haven't yet met with the surgeon so I don't know ANYTHING.

My vet last night pulled out the anatomy book and showed me the different scenarios. I guess it's pretty bad when the leg bows, from what I understood, it is all related. I guess they will have to pin/plate it? I was so in a fog last night I am getting things confused but please let me know that Hot Rod is ok and what your recovery instructions are. Is it both legs?[/QUOTE]

Just talked with the vets office and he will be going into surgery within the next 1/2 hour or so. It is just one leg that at a 3. The other is a 1. He said that at this time he cannot say if it will ever get worse or not but feeling it it doesn't appear that it is that bad. The dr also brought in a color diagram and went through each scenario of what might be the case and talked with us about the approach to "fix" it. He told me that he would call after surgery and his staff has assured me that he will be calling right after surgery so that makes me feel good. In my thread I said that he has a yorkie of his own so I feel so much better about him. lol. Once the shock wears off I am sure you and hubby will be able to make the best decision for little Ranger. He's in great hands.

amandawash · 03-31-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

Just talked with the vets office and he will be going into surgery within the next 1/2 hour or so. It is just one leg that at a 3. The other is a 1. He said that at this time he cannot say if it will ever get worse or not but feeling it it doesn't appear that it is that bad. The dr also brought in a color diagram and went through each scenario of what might be the case and talked with us about the approach to "fix" it. He told me that he would call after surgery and his staff has assured me that he will be calling right after surgery so that makes me feel good. In my thread I said that he has a yorkie of his own so I feel so much better about him. lol. Once the shock wears off I am sure you and hubby will be able to make the best decision for little Ranger. He's in great hands.

Please let me know the recovery protocol they give you. That is what I am so concerned about. I have been thinking about Hot Rod all day. Oh, how big is he?

abby2473 · 03-31-2009, 03:21 PM

Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about Ranger...

First I hear about Hot Rod, then little Tatum (Stedmansmommy) has her surgery tomorrow...you will certainly get lots of help and insight from YT!! I will keep Ranger in my thoughts & prayers....

manolos mom · 03-31-2009, 03:26 PM

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: Praying for you guys...

amandawash · 03-31-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by abby2473

Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about Ranger...

First I hear about Hot Rod, then little Tatum (Stedmansmommy) has her surgery tomorrow...you will certainly get lots of help and insight from YT!! I will keep Ranger in my thoughts & prayers....

I feel like we are so lucky to have this community to lean on when things get rough. I know today all my thoughts were with Hot Rod and tomorrow they will be be with Tatum. Then it will be Ranger's turn.. so nervous!

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: Praying for you guys...

Thanks Lisette, you are so sweet.

chloesMama · 03-31-2009, 06:41 PM

I'm sooo sorry to hear about Ranger.

I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. He is such a sweet baby and I know he will be fine.

amandawash · 03-31-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chloesMama

I'm sooo sorry to hear about Ranger.

I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. He is such a sweet baby and I know he will be fine.

Thank you! Those are the things I always say to everyone else but it's so much harder when it's your own baby!

manolos mom · 04-01-2009, 03:25 PM

Amanda, How is Ranger today?

marcerella02 · 04-01-2009, 03:29 PM

oh Amanda I am so so so sorry for you and sweet Ranger, but you are in good company with Hot Rod and Tatum- luckily you have them to talk to and see what is to come (which might actually not be good.... lol). Please keep us posted!

amandawash · 04-02-2009, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by manolos mom

Amanda, How is Ranger today?

Hey Lisette. Ranger is fine, he never acts like he's in pain, but when we play outside, he definitely packs that leg around. I even saw him packing the right one last night, or maybe I was seeing things.

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oh Amanda I am so so so sorry for you and sweet Ranger, but you are in good company with Hot Rod and Tatum- luckily you have them to talk to and see what is to come (which might actually not be good.... lol). Please keep us posted!

Thanks Marci. I am just sick about it. I shouldn't have looked at Hot Rod's post-op pics, because they put me into tears again.

amandawash · 04-02-2009, 06:28 AM

Hey all... I called yesterday morning to schedule Ranger's surgery, thinking they would be 3-4 weeks out. When the gal said "How about next Tuesday?" I almost threw up.

The surgeon we chose is about three hours away. We have to be there by ten and will have a consultation. Then he will get his surgery. He actually gets to come home that night, which I can't be more happy about. I know I can take care of him much better than anyone else can.

Since it's a strong possibility he will have to have both legs done, I made an appointment with a groomer for Friday afternoon to get his little body cut short. I would rather it all be close in length and all grow back together. <sob>

I don't know home I'm gonna do all this guys

marcerella02 · 04-02-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

Hey all... I called yesterday morning to schedule Ranger's surgery, thinking they would be 3-4 weeks out. When the gal said "How about next Tuesday?" I almost threw up.

The surgeon we chose is about three hours away. We have to be there by ten and will have a consultation. Then he will get his surgery. He actually gets to come home that night, which I can't be more happy about. I know I can take care of him much better than anyone else can.

Since it's a strong possibility he will have to have both legs done, I made an appointment with a groomer for Friday afternoon to get his little body cut short. I would rather it all be close in length and all grow back together. <sob>

I don't know home I'm gonna do all this guys

oh Amanda- i'm in tears for you- my stomach dropped when you said.. next tuesday- but you know what- better to just get it over with instead of having weeks to worry about it- this is better for Ranger too- he is going to sense you are upset and its best that the date arrives sooner than later. It is great you get to take him home that night! it would be so hard to leave him over night. Please keep us posted- i'll be thinking of you and sweet Ranger!

BonBon · 04-02-2009, 06:52 AM

Hang in there! You and Ranger will make it through just fine. We're all here for you. Getting an appointment so soon is a blessing - you won't have time to fret over it too much. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Please give us updates as soon as you can!! {hugs}

03-31-2009, 08:08 AM	#46
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	Another one??? Amanda, Wow, I've heard about these leg/hip issues so much lately. Is this a genetic deffect? My girlfriends dog started limping Saturday at the dog meet up group we started going to,and she took hi mto the vet and they think it's Legge Perthes.He has xrays tomarrow to be sure. Is this something that the smaller dogs get? And Aiden my 12 pound moose..seems to be o.k. so far. I wish you all the best. Sending Hugs to you and your little one. Keep us posted. Melissa and Aiden __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

03-31-2009, 09:15 AM	#48
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Oh my gosh I am so thankful that you saw this than. I had no idea Hot Rod had LP. PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE keep me updated on both the surgery and recovery. I haven't yet met with the surgeon so I don't know ANYTHING. My vet last night pulled out the anatomy book and showed me the different scenarios. I guess it's pretty bad when the leg bows, from what I understood, it is all related. I guess they will have to pin/plate it? I was so in a fog last night I am getting things confused but please let me know that Hot Rod is ok and what your recovery instructions are. Is it both legs?[/QUOTE] Just talked with the vets office and he will be going into surgery within the next 1/2 hour or so. It is just one leg that at a 3. The other is a 1. He said that at this time he cannot say if it will ever get worse or not but feeling it it doesn't appear that it is that bad. The dr also brought in a color diagram and went through each scenario of what might be the case and talked with us about the approach to "fix" it. He told me that he would call after surgery and his staff has assured me that he will be calling right after surgery so that makes me feel good. In my thread I said that he has a yorkie of his own so I feel so much better about him. lol. Once the shock wears off I am sure you and hubby will be able to make the best decision for little Ranger. He's in great hands. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

03-31-2009, 03:21 PM	#50
abby2473 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cape Cod, MA Posts: 1,643	Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about Ranger... First I hear about Hot Rod, then little Tatum (Stedmansmommy) has her surgery tomorrow...you will certainly get lots of help and insight from YT!! I will keep Ranger in my thoughts & prayers.... __________________ Linda, Willow & Jake's Mom: Jake Rory

03-31-2009, 03:26 PM	#51
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	: hands:: Praying for you guys...

03-31-2009, 06:41 PM	#53
chloesMama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: here :) Posts: 1,182	I'm sooo sorry to hear about Ranger. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. He is such a sweet baby and I know he will be fine. __________________ *Chloe & Sydney*

04-01-2009, 03:25 PM	#55
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Amanda, How is Ranger today?

04-01-2009, 03:29 PM	#56
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	oh Amanda I am so so so sorry for you and sweet Ranger, but you are in good company with Hot Rod and Tatum- luckily you have them to talk to and see what is to come (which might actually not be good.... lol). Please keep us posted! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

04-02-2009, 06:28 AM	#58
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Update Hey all... I called yesterday morning to schedule Ranger's surgery, thinking they would be 3-4 weeks out. When the gal said "How about next Tuesday?" I almost threw up. The surgeon we chose is about three hours away. We have to be there by ten and will have a consultation. Then he will get his surgery. He actually gets to come home that night, which I can't be more happy about. I know I can take care of him much better than anyone else can. Since it's a strong possibility he will have to have both legs done, I made an appointment with a groomer for Friday afternoon to get his little body cut short. I would rather it all be close in length and all grow back together. <sob> I don't know home I'm gonna do all this guys __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

04-02-2009, 06:52 AM	#60
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Hang in there! You and Ranger will make it through just fine. We're all here for you. Getting an appointment so soon is a blessing - you won't have time to fret over it too much. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. Please give us updates as soon as you can!! {hugs} __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown