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ebuzz718 · 10-12-2008, 06:04 AM

Hi everyone--I'm new to the site and have a question about my Yorkie. Roxy is going to be 10 next Wednesday. A week ago Friday I noticed her limping. I couldn't tell which of her back legs was troubling her-it looked like she was having issues with both of them. I took her to the vet and he said she had arthritis. He didn't take any xrays. Can you tell a dog has arthritis w/o xrays? Anyway, he also said she might have a ligament tear or a sprain or she could have a neurological issue (slipped disc/tumor) although he didn't think the last was really an option but he put it out there. He put her on Metacam and said she should feel better in a few days. She's been taking it since Wed. but I think she's getting worse not better. Her back legs keep giving out from under her. I'm really nervous about what could be going on. Does anyone have and thoughts? Thanks!!!!

maggiesmom_2007 · 10-12-2008, 06:06 AM

If I were you I would take her back in and insist they do xrays.

Wylie's Mom · 10-12-2008, 06:11 AM

There are supplements to give - did they talk to you about them? Many on here give Cosequin for joints, there are others supps. as well that can be helpful.

ebuzz718 · 10-12-2008, 06:22 AM

He didn't mention any supplements. I actually heard about glucosomine from my cousin last night.

I'm supposed to call them tomorrow with an update so I'll definitely insist on xrays.

bildio · 10-12-2008, 06:40 AM

Could be luxating patella.

Glucosamine is excellent for arthritus.

10-12-2008, 06:04 AM	#1
ebuzz718 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hauppauge, NY, USA Posts: 5	arthritis? Hi everyone--I'm new to the site and have a question about my Yorkie. Roxy is going to be 10 next Wednesday. A week ago Friday I noticed her limping. I couldn't tell which of her back legs was troubling her-it looked like she was having issues with both of them. I took her to the vet and he said she had arthritis. He didn't take any xrays. Can you tell a dog has arthritis w/o xrays? Anyway, he also said she might have a ligament tear or a sprain or she could have a neurological issue (slipped disc/tumor) although he didn't think the last was really an option but he put it out there. He put her on Metacam and said she should feel better in a few days. She's been taking it since Wed. but I think she's getting worse not better. Her back legs keep giving out from under her. I'm really nervous about what could be going on. Does anyone have and thoughts? Thanks!!!!

10-12-2008, 06:06 AM	#2
maggiesmom_2007 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,991 Blog Entries: 13	If I were you I would take her back in and insist they do xrays. __________________ Lori, Friday, Olivia, Miranda , Chanel and Casey

10-12-2008, 06:11 AM	#3
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	There are supplements to give - did they talk to you about them? Many on here give Cosequin for joints, there are others supps. as well that can be helpful. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

10-12-2008, 06:40 AM	#5
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,536	Could be luxating patella. Glucosamine is excellent for arthritus. Last edited by bildio; 10-12-2008 at 06:43 AM.

10-12-2008, 06:22 AM	#4
ebuzz718 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hauppauge, NY, USA Posts: 5	He didn't mention any supplements. I actually heard about glucosomine from my cousin last night. I'm supposed to call them tomorrow with an update so I'll definitely insist on xrays.