My poor Logan

[Janet]

Poor Logan. I sure hope that what ever it is, that it just doesn't cause him much pain and that everything you're doing will help him.

[Ponyup]

Bad news. Logan had Legg-calves Perthes. I took him for a second opinion hoping for a better diagnosis, but it's worse. However, the second diagnosis makes a lot of sense. It is very common in yorkies & I could clearly see the difference in density in the hip bones on the x-ray. My vet feels it's pretty aggressive because it isn't there on the january x-ray, but is very noticable on the 10/13/08 x-ray. My vet didn't say I had to get the surgery right away, but I get the feeling that the sooner we do it the better. His right leg is already shorter than the left & as of right now he doesn't have muscle atrophy, but i'm to watch it closely. My vet recommends I take him to Michigan state and have a complete joint replacement done instead of just the femural head surgery which I can have done in fort wayne. I plan to go back in & discuss with him in depth the difference between the two & what is the best for the long run. my vet said the michigan state surgery should run me about $3500. We do have the money & a healthy little boy is worth any amount of money. He will remain on anti-inflammatories until we get the surgery done. According to the people on yorkie talk it appears to be a pretty effective surgery.

[gja1000]

I'm so sorry that the news is bad - but thankfully, there is treatment that you can afford. I can't imagine how you must feel, knowing he faces surgery - but when recovered, just think how much better he will feel!!!

Good luck with everything!

[Dobie]

At least it will be something you can afford - please keep us updated

[Nina]

I hope Logan is okay! I know that when my two yorkie boys aren't acting right, I tend to get all worried, and then it ends up being nothing. When mine get shots, it seems to make them want to sleep more for a day or so.

I think I worry just as much about my dogs as I did my kids when they were little lol.

[Ponyup]

Originally Posted by Nina

I hope Logan is okay! I know that when my two yorkie boys aren't acting right, I tend to get all worried, and then it ends up being nothing. When mine get shots, it seems to make them want to sleep more for a day or so.

I think I worry just as much about my dogs as I did my kids when they were little lol.

As much as I worry about my dog I'm actually afraid I'd be a basket case if I ever had kids. We're going to take the wait & see approach with Logan for a bit. The anti-inflammatories are working & he's acts like he's in no pain. I'll probably still take him to be evaluated at michigan state & see what they say, but other than that we're just going to keep a close eye on his progress. Even if that means taking him to the vet more often for evaluation & x-rays. We want to hold off on surgery as long as we can, but if & when he needs it will get it done.

[2tiredmom]

Its so hard loving pets. Our last dog died a few years back and we never got another because it upset us all so much. Then my youngest daughter joined 4-H
and decided to raise chickens. Well guess what she got and I got attached to the dumb birds. But this year with my health we decided to butcher them. That was a hard day my daughter couldn't come out while we were doing it she stayed in her room and cried. So I hope it all works out for the best with your little one.

[Janet]

I think you're doing all the right things. Who knows....Logan may get along just fine and not ever need the surgery. I sure know what's it's like worrying about these little ones. They know how to steal our hearts!

[judy]

Please give little Logan a big hug from Max and Annie. I hope he does well without the surgery, but it's good to know it's available.

[DianaB]

I'm glad that you found out what the problem is and are keeping an eye on it. Poor Logan.