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Mier · 07-13-2009, 11:30 AM

I took Roxy to the vet a while ago and while he was examining her he noticed her hind leg knee cap was a tad looser than the rest.. he said I shouldn't worry about it, could this cause a problem down the road?

Patti · 07-13-2009, 12:48 PM

Yes it could be luxating patella (loose knee's) not uncommon in many yorkies. It depends on the grade 1-4 on what treatment if any is needed. I would have the vet check it each time to keep an eye on it.

Mier · 07-13-2009, 01:28 PM

Ughh thats what I was afraid of! I will get him to keep checking it.. is it an expensive surgery?

Patti · 07-13-2009, 03:50 PM

I think depending on where you live it can be anywhere from 1500 to 3000 for both legs. My Cali has grade 4 LP but still is ok at age 4. She has other health issues so we are hoping she will not need surgery ever.

Mier · 07-14-2009, 07:27 AM

Omg 3000!!

I hope she wont need this

07-13-2009, 11:30 AM	#1
Mier Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 127	Question on Roxys leg.. I took Roxy to the vet a while ago and while he was examining her he noticed her hind leg knee cap was a tad looser than the rest.. he said I shouldn't worry about it, could this cause a problem down the road? __________________ .~Miera~ Roxy & Charlie's forever mommy!

07-13-2009, 12:48 PM	#2
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Yes it could be luxating patella (loose knee's) not uncommon in many yorkies. It depends on the grade 1-4 on what treatment if any is needed. I would have the vet check it each time to keep an eye on it. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-13-2009, 01:28 PM	#3
Mier Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 127	Ughh thats what I was afraid of! I will get him to keep checking it.. is it an expensive surgery? __________________ .~Miera~ Roxy & Charlie's forever mommy!

07-13-2009, 03:50 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I think depending on where you live it can be anywhere from 1500 to 3000 for both legs. My Cali has grade 4 LP but still is ok at age 4. She has other health issues so we are hoping she will not need surgery ever. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-14-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
Mier Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 127	Omg 3000!! I hope she wont need this __________________ .~Miera~ Roxy & Charlie's forever mommy!