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Old 04-24-2007, 07:21 PM   #1
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Unhappy Please help... I really need some help

I have a question about a disease my baby Yorkshire Terrier has that the vet just found out my baby has had since hewas born!!! He has Luxating Patella class 4!!! Theres only 2 options for him expensive surgery that might not even work or ammputation!!! I was wondering if any of your babies have gone through anything like this and what you decided to do!! I am just a mess... I just need some help and suggestions????
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Old 04-24-2007, 07:59 PM   #2
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Aww, sweetie. I haven't had any experience with this, but I'm able to get on YT (although it is really slow tonight). I'll post your question there.

Also, maybe someone here can help in the meantime.
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:56 PM   #3
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Awwww im sorry to hear this. I dont have any experience with it either, but im sure someone will be able to help.
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:01 AM   #4
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TLC (Nicole) is very up on LP information. Hopefully she'll see this. I will email her and give her this link.
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Old 04-25-2007, 08:25 AM   #5
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don't know anything about it although I hear a lot of it . . . I will keep you in my prayers.
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Old 04-25-2007, 11:47 AM   #6
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TLC (Nicole) is very up on LP information. Hopefully she'll see this. I will email her and give her this link.

...ok, this is weird...I responded to this immediately this morning??? I am subscribed to this thread but my message is missing
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Old 04-26-2007, 05:31 AM   #7
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That is weird...I don't see your reply either. Maybe something happened when they switched over the server....?
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Old 04-25-2007, 07:35 AM   #8
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I have a question about a disease my baby Yorkshire Terrier has that the vet just found out my baby has had since hewas born!!! He has Luxating Patella class 4!!! Theres only 2 options for him expensive surgery that might not even work or ammputation!!! I was wondering if any of your babies have gone through anything like this and what you decided to do!! I am just a mess... I just need some help and suggestions????
Hi There! I saw your post on YT as well, and I did leave you a response there too

YT has lots of threads about Luxating Patella's. I have 2 Yorkies both with LP in both their rear legs. Roxy just had surgery last year, both legs at the same time. She did fine and is a brand new girl. TJ will have his surgery this summer.

Yes the surgery can be expensive and there's no guarntee that they won't injury themselves later down the road, but that's the same with humans too! You could break your arm, have it fixed and 10 years later you could fall and break it again.

I have never heard of ammputation and LP. As a matter of fact, I rarely hear of surgery not be successful. I do however recommend that an Ortho Specialist preform the surgery. This is a craftful and somewhat artistic surgery. Once the surgeon is in there, they need to be experienced, delicate and crafty in a way, with how they 'deepen' the groove and tighten the muscles, etc...

Check out YT - Search for Luxating Patella - you'll find lots and lots to read about.

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Old 04-27-2007, 08:04 AM   #9
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I have a question about a disease my baby Yorkshire Terrier has that the vet just found out my baby has had since hewas born!!! He has Luxating Patella class 4!!! Theres only 2 options for him expensive surgery that might not even work or ammputation!!! I was wondering if any of your babies have gone through anything like this and what you decided to do!! I am just a mess... I just need some help and suggestions????
My Robbie (RIP) had Luxating Patella's on both his back legs and had them opperated on one at a time, they worked first time and once he got over the opp's never had any further problems. Only had to keep him around the house for about 2 weeks then short walks to gain his strength in his muscles. Had read a lot at the time about this problem but have never come across a possible ammputation!!. The opp's I think cost about ?800 for each leg.
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Old 04-27-2007, 08:06 AM   #10
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P.S. The question mark always comes up when we put in the pound sigh means 800 pounds sterling.
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Old 04-28-2007, 01:56 PM   #11
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I believe I read somewhere (here, yt???) that op is getting the surgery done. The cost is only $900, they have $600 and a family member is giving them the rest?! Hope I'm not confusing things, but since I'm basically confused, wouldn't be surprised.
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