Thor has LP grade 2. :( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

QuickSilver · 02-19-2011, 01:43 PM

The vet said it's nothing to worry about and he shows no signs. I'm just sad bc he's always been a healthy and relatively sturdy dog. I want him to live forever.

babbsiam44 · 02-19-2011, 01:49 PM

Awww, listen to your vet. He is going to be fine and with you for a very long time.

Britster · 02-19-2011, 04:27 PM

I'm sorry.

I know it's hard to get any type of bad news about our babies. But like your vet said, it's nothing to worry about! Some pups live forever with grade 4 LP and live a great, long, healthy life. Give Thor big kisses from me!

Patti · 02-19-2011, 04:41 PM

Hopefully he will never have symptoms and live a long happy life.

Micah my love · 02-19-2011, 04:45 PM

I am so sorry i love Thor he is a fine baby

107barney · 02-19-2011, 04:55 PM

Sorry to hear about Thor. One of mine has two grade-4 LPs and is almost 11 living life to the fullest so this is definitely not a death sentence but I know what you mean, I want mine to live forever too.

kjc · 02-19-2011, 04:58 PM

Aw! I had to smile when you wrote "I want him to live forever"

LP is not fatal...

Sandysbabies · 02-19-2011, 05:18 PM

So sorry about little Thor. Dudley has alittle bit of a problem too. I am just not going to let him gain weight and TRY to keep him from jumping too much. We know how that goes with these little ones. lol!!! Little Thor is a sweetie.

yorkieusa · 02-19-2011, 05:22 PM

I'm sorry. I am sure you were sad when he told you that, but your vet doesn't seem to think it's anything to worry about. I imagine he'll never have any problem with it. Does he run a lot and jump a lot?

Sweet Apple · 02-19-2011, 05:35 PM

Awwwww, I, totally, understand how you feel...When they told me Apple had LP, I was wrecked...She had a couple of incidents, over a year ago, and hasn't had any since...It took me a while to deal w/it, and now I hardly think of it, anymore...One thing that helped me deal w/it, was to think of my own knees! I've got torn meniscus, in both knees, and I'm still going strong lol...I'm sure Thor will be just fine, and this won't take even a second of his life...Just enjoy each and every day w/him, and try not to worry...Hugs, Maggie xoxox

Wabbit · 02-19-2011, 05:39 PM

awww Sweet little Thor!! Sorry you got that news...but like others have said...it's not fatal!! Thank goodness! Give him xoxo from me and my flower babies!

Sammy Mommy · 02-19-2011, 06:00 PM

I'm sorry to hear that Thor has LP. But please don't get scared. Sammy has grade 1 LP and if you saw him run around you would never even know it. The vet told me no stairs (I carry him in and out-it's only 3 steps) and no jumping on the furniture. He also takes glucosomine and chondroiton. Did your vet recommend a joint supplement? Thor will have a long and happy life. Sending hugs!

QuickSilver · 02-19-2011, 06:27 PM

Thanks, you guys. I know I am being kind of silly. It's just that he originally came from a pet store that specialized in tiny dogs, so I consider it a minor miracle that he's so healthy. And for a dog that weighs less than 4 lbs, he is quite resiliant physically.

When when I came to YT, I read that a lot of genetic problems show up in yorkies by the fourth year of life, so when his fourth birthday rolled around and his health was perfect, I was like, okay, Thor is obviously invincible.

This is the first thing that's wrong and can only get worse. It's kind of like finding my first grey hair, I guess. I was so proud when the vet was checking off heart, great, lungs, great, weight, great, and then very casually she mentioned that he had some knee cap slippage, and asked if he ever favors one leg or the other. I know to look for that, and Thor doesn't do it. She said it's no big deal, and then I asked, so would it be grade 1 LP? Then she said no, 2, and the right is slipping around more than the left.

Thor actually does jump around quite a bit, and goes up and down stairs all the time. Is this bad? I've read a lot about LP here, but not much of it has stuck, I guess. I'm going to need to do some reading.

Cerise · 02-19-2011, 06:38 PM

I am so sorry to hear he has LP. I wish him the best!

TammyJM · 02-19-2011, 06:39 PM

I'm sorry that you received this news, but if Thor acts like it's not bothering him then that should bring you some comfort. My Izzy is on Cosequin for her LP and is still doing fine with just taking supplements, as opposed to surgery. I had to get a second opinion on hers because her breeder insisted and was told by both that hers are a grade 3. The first vet said surgery immediately and the second vet recommended that we try supplements and see how she does because she wasn't acting like it bothers her. The only thing Izzy will do is that she walks pretty straight legged....but not always. She is very active and probably more than she should be, but it doesn't seem to hurt her. She is our one that will jump up and down like she is on springs when she is excited to see us. We used to try to stop her, but she does it a lot and we can't always get to her right away to pick her up. Your Thor sounds like he is doing just fine so *try* not to worry (easier said than done, I know).

Hugs to you and that sweet boy!

02-19-2011, 01:43 PM	#1
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Thor has LP grade 2. :( The vet said it's nothing to worry about and he shows no signs. I'm just sad bc he's always been a healthy and relatively sturdy dog. I want him to live forever.

02-19-2011, 04:27 PM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I'm sorry. I know it's hard to get any type of bad news about our babies. But like your vet said, it's nothing to worry about! Some pups live forever with grade 4 LP and live a great, long, healthy life. Give Thor big kisses from me! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-19-2011, 04:41 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Hopefully he will never have symptoms and live a long happy life. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-19-2011, 04:45 PM	#5
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	I am so sorry i love Thor he is a fine baby __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

02-19-2011, 04:55 PM	#6
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Sorry to hear about Thor. One of mine has two grade-4 LPs and is almost 11 living life to the fullest so this is definitely not a death sentence but I know what you mean, I want mine to live forever too. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

02-19-2011, 01:49 PM	#2
babbsiam44 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,132	Awww, listen to your vet. He is going to be fine and with you for a very long time.

02-19-2011, 04:58 PM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Aw! I had to smile when you wrote "I want him to live forever" LP is not fatal... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

02-19-2011, 05:18 PM	#8
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	So sorry about little Thor. Dudley has alittle bit of a problem too. I am just not going to let him gain weight and TRY to keep him from jumping too much. We know how that goes with these little ones. lol!!! Little Thor is a sweetie.

02-19-2011, 05:22 PM	#9
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm sorry. I am sure you were sad when he told you that, but your vet doesn't seem to think it's anything to worry about. I imagine he'll never have any problem with it. Does he run a lot and jump a lot? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-19-2011, 05:35 PM	#10
Sweet Apple Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 2,473	Awwwww, I, totally, understand how you feel...When they told me Apple had LP, I was wrecked...She had a couple of incidents, over a year ago, and hasn't had any since...It took me a while to deal w/it, and now I hardly think of it, anymore...One thing that helped me deal w/it, was to think of my own knees! I've got torn meniscus, in both knees, and I'm still going strong lol...I'm sure Thor will be just fine, and this won't take even a second of his life...Just enjoy each and every day w/him, and try not to worry...Hugs, Maggie xoxox

02-19-2011, 05:39 PM	#11
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	awww Sweet little Thor!! Sorry you got that news...but like others have said...it's not fatal!! Thank goodness! Give him xoxo from me and my flower babies! __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

02-19-2011, 06:00 PM	#12
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm sorry to hear that Thor has LP. But please don't get scared. Sammy has grade 1 LP and if you saw him run around you would never even know it. The vet told me no stairs (I carry him in and out-it's only 3 steps) and no jumping on the furniture. He also takes glucosomine and chondroiton. Did your vet recommend a joint supplement? Thor will have a long and happy life. Sending hugs!

02-19-2011, 06:27 PM	#13
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Thanks, you guys. I know I am being kind of silly. It's just that he originally came from a pet store that specialized in tiny dogs, so I consider it a minor miracle that he's so healthy. And for a dog that weighs less than 4 lbs, he is quite resiliant physically. When when I came to YT, I read that a lot of genetic problems show up in yorkies by the fourth year of life, so when his fourth birthday rolled around and his health was perfect, I was like, okay, Thor is obviously invincible. This is the first thing that's wrong and can only get worse. It's kind of like finding my first grey hair, I guess. I was so proud when the vet was checking off heart, great, lungs, great, weight, great, and then very casually she mentioned that he had some knee cap slippage, and asked if he ever favors one leg or the other. I know to look for that, and Thor doesn't do it. She said it's no big deal, and then I asked, so would it be grade 1 LP? Then she said no, 2, and the right is slipping around more than the left. Thor actually does jump around quite a bit, and goes up and down stairs all the time. Is this bad? I've read a lot about LP here, but not much of it has stuck, I guess. I'm going to need to do some reading. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

02-19-2011, 06:38 PM	#14
Cerise Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,601	I am so sorry to hear he has LP. I wish him the best! __________________ life with my Cerise

02-19-2011, 06:39 PM	#15
TammyJM No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: With My Beautiful Fur Babies! Posts: 5,525	I'm sorry that you received this news, but if Thor acts like it's not bothering him then that should bring you some comfort. My Izzy is on Cosequin for her LP and is still doing fine with just taking supplements, as opposed to surgery. I had to get a second opinion on hers because her breeder insisted and was told by both that hers are a grade 3. The first vet said surgery immediately and the second vet recommended that we try supplements and see how she does because she wasn't acting like it bothers her. The only thing Izzy will do is that she walks pretty straight legged....but not always. She is very active and probably more than she should be, but it doesn't seem to hurt her. She is our one that will jump up and down like she is on springs when she is excited to see us. We used to try to stop her, but she does it a lot and we can't always get to her right away to pick her up. Your Thor sounds like he is doing just fine so try not to worry (easier said than done, I know). Hugs to you and that sweet boy!