I don't want to scare you or anything, but in all honesty, if that is truly what it is, it will likely only get worse. When the onset is at an older age, sometimes they can get by, but when the onset is that early, it will likely lead to a lot of pain as she gets older. My honest suggestion to you is to first make absolutely sure that that is what it is and not an injury or arthritis or something. Then, start a surgery fund. You likely have a little while before it becomes unbearable, so you have some time to save up the money for the surgery. Many vets will tell you that to put it off will only make it worse. The truth is, the pain will become worse over time, but the surgery itself will not not change if it is done now or next year or whatever, the recovery will still be the same. Like I said, I don't want to worry you, but if it is LP, and she is this young, you will eventually either have to have the surgery, let her suffer great pain, or put her to sleep to spare her. Start saving money and set a goal for a year from now or something. She will likely be ok till then. Make sure you do not breed her.....don't want to chance passing this on to another pup. Marsha
Do not tell God how big your storm is. Tell the storm how big your God is. ----- Original Message ----- From: Karen Chandler To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2007 11:39 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Chi puppy displaced his kneew joint Thanks for info. The Puppy is a year old and does not cry at all, just his knee gives out and he fall/sits. He is now learning to play while laying down when playing with his sister. We have a step by the couch, he steps with other leg first (as he annot use the bad leg first, he already has learned this) and can get up and down but leg gives out at times. He is a good dog and he is adapting to lifestyle changes. But I cannot afford that surgery this vet bill killed me. What happens is he keeps with the bad leg and no surgery is done? We continue with the glucosamine and it doesn't work. Will he adapt like a lame leg or can it be worse? Again he has never cried out in pain. If you touch him he is not in pain. What about taping the leg, will that work? To allow it to rest. Karen
