orthopedic vet NYC/westchester?

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by PrincessLila

Thank you all for your quick replies! I made an appt with the NYC Animal center for this thurs with an orthopedic specialist (the closest appt I could get). Lila is a little better but walking as little as possible (my baby normally follows me everywhere, especially when food is involved and isn't even doing this.)

just let her rest and keep her confined - no jumping, twisting turning as sometimes with meds they feel better and do things they should not. Also take her out on leash to go potty so she does not try to run around

[PrincessLila]

So I took Lila to the NYC Animal Medical Center. They confirmed Lila has luxating patella but they dont think this is contributing to her walking problems. They said it could be many things, even pancreatitis/UTI etc since she still has a fever but they're not sure. They want her to be on bed rest for a week, then re-evaluate. If she gets lethargic, not eating/pooping/peeing to bring her back emergently. She's alittle better today. Yesterday was hard since she hurt herself again and was crying the entire day, not eating/drinking/peeing or pooping so I got scared and brought her in as an emergency visit.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by PrincessLila

So I took Lila to the NYC Animal Medical Center. They confirmed Lila has luxating patella but they dont think this is contributing to her walking problems. They said it could be many things, even pancreatitis/UTI etc since she still has a fever but they're not sure. They want her to be on bed rest for a week, then re-evaluate. If she gets lethargic, not eating/pooping/peeing to bring her back emergently. She's alittle better today. Yesterday was hard since she hurt herself again and was crying the entire day, not eating/drinking/peeing or pooping so I got scared and brought her in as an emergency visit.

How did she hurt herself again? what did they say when you took her in? If she has pancreatitis then she should not be getting nsaids I do not believe or steroids as those can cause that - did they do blood work as I am concerned if she is having a fever and pain does not sound good to me - did you call nyc hospital or is that where you took her to when she was crying ?

[PrincessLila]

So I took Lila to aera's Dr. Singer (orthopedic surgeon today). He didn't know what caused Lila to be in pain/lame for the past 2 weeks but he did say she has a grade 3 LP on her right knee with atrophy of the muscles. Her left knee is grade I. He recommened surgery for the right only. I scheduled surgery for July (I have two weeks vacation so I can stay home with her).

As for Lila, she is much better. She is walking again, but not her usual spunky self. I've noticed she will only walk a block with me befor asking me to pick her up. She also isn't running, and jumping like she used to.

[yorkiemalt]

I think you're in excellent hands. Dr. Singer is a wonderful surgeon. Good luck to you and your baby.