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parker · 11-19-2007, 06:56 PM

Parker has this occasional cracking sound when he bends his knees and at different times (like playing or jumping). I really don't know if it's like people when our joints crack or could he have a problem. He doesn't yelp or make any type of showing discomfort. Anyone ever go through this or have this happen?

kalina82 · 11-19-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by parker

Parker has this occasional cracking sound when he bends his knees and at different times (like playing or jumping). I really don't know if it's like people when our joints crack or could he have a problem. He doesn't yelp or make any type of showing discomfort. Anyone ever go through this or have this happen?

that could be a sign of luxating patellas. How old is parker? he's still a baby isn't he? I'd get him checked by the vet and if it is LPs i'd inform his breeder. Having LPs at such a young age is genetic and his parents shouldn't be bred again. plus your breeder may give you some money back or pay for his surgery if he needs it. are LPs covered in your health contract?

Keno · 11-19-2007, 07:01 PM

I agree ... have the vet check it out. It may not be an immediate problem, but just something you have to be on the look out for ...
good luck!

yorkieaddict · 11-19-2007, 07:02 PM

Could be luxating patella. Yorkies are prone to them and can have different degrees of it. The knee slips in and out of the joint. Keep an eye on it and let the vet know on your next checkup.
Good luck to you.

parker · 11-19-2007, 07:10 PM

He is 4 months old and I have just recently noticed it. I am not sure if it's in our health contract I'll pull that out now to check. Does anyone know if that hurts them? Too, he was the last "batch" she was an older women and didn't think they were going to be doing anymore, but I will inform her if that is the case. I feel like such a worry wort with my little furbaby.

kalina82 · 11-19-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by parker

He is 4 months old and I have just recently noticed it. I am not sure if it's in our health contract I'll pull that out now to check. Does anyone know if that hurts them? Too, he was the last "batch" she was an older women and didn't think they were going to be doing anymore, but I will inform her if that is the case. I feel like such a worry wort with my little furbaby.

it does hurt if its a high grade LP. grade 1 or 2 is a nuisance but not 'painful' like we know pain. Grade 3-4 usually involves them holdin their leg up or limping so yes i'd say that hurts quite a bit

parker · 11-19-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

it does hurt if its a high grade LP. grade 1 or 2 is a nuisance but not 'painful' like we know pain. Grade 3-4 usually involves them holdin their leg up or limping so yes i'd say that hurts quite a bit

Okay well he goes in next Monday for his 3rd set of shots I will have her look at him and check it out. Thanks a lot

kalina82 · 11-19-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by parker

Okay well he goes in next Monday for his 3rd set of shots I will have her look at him and check it out. Thanks a lot

good luck at the vet. maybe its nothing. just growing pains

parker · 11-19-2007, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

good luck at the vet. maybe its nothing. just growing pains

I sure hope so...well I bet he does too

11-19-2007, 06:56 PM	#1
parker Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,921	Cracking sound... Parker has this occasional cracking sound when he bends his knees and at different times (like playing or jumping). I really don't know if it's like people when our joints crack or could he have a problem. He doesn't yelp or make any type of showing discomfort. Anyone ever go through this or have this happen?

11-19-2007, 07:01 PM	#3
Keno Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sunny CA Posts: 789	I agree ... have the vet check it out. It may not be an immediate problem, but just something you have to be on the look out for ... good luck! __________________ Dogs are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms, they do not borrow money, they only beg for food and love.

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11-19-2007, 07:10 PM	#5
parker Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 1,921	He is 4 months old and I have just recently noticed it. I am not sure if it's in our health contract I'll pull that out now to check. Does anyone know if that hurts them? Too, he was the last "batch" she was an older women and didn't think they were going to be doing anymore, but I will inform her if that is the case. I feel like such a worry wort with my little furbaby.