Re: [Chihuahuas] MY HONEY MAY HAVE LEGG PERTHES DISEASE AS WELL AS LUXATED PATELLA

[marsha]

This is a new one for me. Never heard of Legg Perthes. Of course I am familiar with Luxated Patella's but have never had the experience personally. I would suggest that you get the advice of at least two different vets, if they agree, then give great weight to it. If they disagree, see another vet. In the end, listen to your heart and instincts. Best of luck to you...will send up prayers. Marsha   ----- Original Message ----- From: Mae Hamm To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] MY HONEY MAY HAVE LEGG PERTHES DISEASE AS WELL AS LUXATED PATELLA Thanks for the responses, we went to the vet today and they took xrays, now the vet sees something called legg perthes disease as known as Aseptic or Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head. They are sending the xrays to a radiologist to get a second opinion. Now this is really starting to scare me! If so, she will have two procedures done on her leg, her luxated patella and this one where I hear they cut off the hip joint! Has anyone had experience with this surgery??? I hear the recovery time can be up to a year on this one! This is really hard, she is only 1.5 yrs old! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. __._,_.___ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " SPONSORED LINKS Chihuahua Chihuahua puppies for sale Chihuahua charm Chihuahua gift Chihuahua housebreaking Your email settings: Individual Email|Traditional Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch to Fully Featured Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe __,_._,___