Hi Jessica
My pom, who is ten years old now had surgery when she was about 5 for a luxating patella. She had it in both back legs. I let them go ahead with the surgery for the one that was the worse, by that time she was already limping. She has artheritis in that leg and walks with a slight limp still. I decided against doing it on the other leg as it didnt seem to do any good for her and she still has pain. It has not interfered with her quality of life in anyway, except she gets metacam as needed for pain when she has a bad day which is really only about once every three months. I can always tell when she is in pain because she shakes. Other than that she has lived a long happy life so far and she is still in great health. Hope this helps you a little, feel free to email me if you have any questions. --- In [email protected], Dorothy Mckendrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Jessica > > My chi x papillon, 16 months old, has a luxating patella with one of her rear legs. I did not get alot of advice from my vet. It is a waiting game to see if the condition gets worse and if it does she will need surgery. I have found this out by reading up on the condition. I also wonder when arthritis will set in and also if this condition will shorten her life. I want to talk to as many people as possible who have experienced this condition with their dogs. It helps to share information . You are welcome to e-mail me. > > Dorothy > > Jessica <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Group, > I have a 2yr old rescue chi that I got about a month ago. The rescue > group told me he was severely crippled in his back legs but it > hardly keeps him from doing anything. > So I had him at the vet for his 1st checkup a couple weeks ago and > after examining his legs she said it was a luxating patella injury > that has now permanently placed his kneecaps over to the side, as > well as pulled all the muscle over with it. She said the problem > could have been fixed when he was younger but now its most likely > not possible. She didn't have a whole lot of suggestions except to > give him glucosamine to help with the bad arthritis he will get when > hes older. > > Any other suggestions???? Anyone have a dog like this? Just curious > as to when I should expect the arthritis to bother him.... > > Right now he is a very healthy active boy. The knees don't seem to > bother him at all. The only thing he has trouble with is jumping up, > pushing off his back legs. > > Jessica in CT > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Now you can scan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new Yahoo! Mail. > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
