[Dixie's Mama]

Dixie has been holding her back right leg up and walking very gingerly on it when it's down since last Thursday. She'd done one crazy run around the house after a face walk & came back to me with her leg up. Naturally it was a long weekend. We got into the vet this morning and he says it's LP. He doesn't believe in grades he just goes by how the dog is doing. Also no surgery unless absolutely necessary. I agree and so does Dixie! She's on Metacam for pain for a few days. I won't use it all so I'm to keep the rest for next time. She is on a glucosamine treat 2 x daily for life. He's seen lots of dog's joints get stronger from being on it he said. I stopped giving it to her a while back for some reason I can't remember. I wish I hadn't stopped it.
I suppose LP is the lesser of the evils that were going through my mind of what the problem was but I wish she didn't have it.

 

[mfa]

oh Elaine, i am so very sorry to hear that.
really hope little Dixie will feel better soon,
sending hugs:heart:

 

[Dixie's Mama]

Thanks Florence, me too. Hugs back atcha.

 

[wooflife]

Hey Elaine,

You might want to check into a canine chiropractor and some physical therapy for Dixie. Those two things along with diet and exercise can improve LP and maintain her knees so that she may never need surgery.

I went to Dr. Becker and she helped me set up a program to help maintain Izzy's knees so that we can avoid problems in the future.

 

[Ladysmom]

I would follow up with an orthopedic vet. LP's put stress on the other joints and can cause ACL tears, permanently bowed legs, etc. Hopefully Dixie will never need surgery, but if she were mine I would want a second opinion from a specialist.

This is a great article on LP's:

Medial Luxating Patella

 

[Lacie's Mom]

Lacie has LPs - Grade 1 which means that she doesn't need surgery at this time. I give her cosaquin and we also exercise her legs under water. She's done well considering that she will be 6 in October and has had Grade 1 since she was about 6-8 months old.

My vet is wonderful about checking them and understands LPs very well and doesn't think that surgery will probably ever be warranted for Lacie. I've got my fingers crossed.

Elaine -- I sure hope that Dixie does as well as Lacie has done. I sometime "pop" her knees out when I groom her and it worries me. Hopefully Dixie will not strain her leg for a while and give it a little time to heal. I know that's very hard to do.

Prayers and positive energy being sent to you and Dixie.

 

[CeeCee's Mom]

Oh my little 4th of July has been having too much fun!! My two have grade 1 and so far so good. I would hope that she gets better on the pain meds and giving her the supplements. I hope she is feeling better on that knee and I will say a little prayer for Miss Dixie!!!!!

 

[Cosy]

I agree with Marj. If she's limping I would consult with an ortho specialist. You don't want to wait until possibly more damage is done.

 

[Miss_Annie]

Oh no! I'm hoping that those treats help your little girl out! I'm keeping her in my thoughts!

 

[momtoboo]

Feel better soon sweet Dixie:wub:. Boo says he hopes you don't have to go stay at the hospital & come home wearing a cone & stay in a boring old crate forever.

 

[Johita]

Oh no! Sweet Dixie. This news makes me very sad, but I'm sure you will take great care of her and she will pull through this. She's very lucky that you're her mom. Praying that the meds help her.

 

[susie and sadie]

Oh Elaine, I'm so sorry to hear this. Not a fun weekend! I hope the glucosamine helps and she won't need surgery. I'll say a prayer for sweet Dixie. Hugs to you both. :grouphug:

 

[silverhaven]

Poor Dixie. I wish you well little one :tender:

 

[mysugarbears]

I'm sorry to hear that Dixie has LP's, but i know how worried you were and glad that it wasn't something worse. Noelle and Riley both have LP's grade 1 and has never hopped or had a problem with their knees. I give her and Riley Cosequin daily, when the vet told me about their knees i let him know that i already suspected it and started giving Cosequin daily. Give Dixie hugs and kisses from us.

 

[KAG]

Aww, poor beautiful girl Dixie. Poor beautiful Mommy. You girls will both be in my prayers. I'll get to St. Patrick's and light candles as soon as I can. I bet the cosequin will help immensely.
xoxoxoxoxoxo

 

[Hunter's Mom]

Elaine - the metacam works wonders! Hunter is on it as a PRN for when there is inflammation in his knee from over use and it helps relax him enough each time that he is able to pop his knee back on his own. We always use it for three days in a row to ensure that he's back to normal and he stays a little restricted for 3 more (so its 6 days total if he has hurt himself). I sure do hope that Dixie gets better soon

 

[Maidto2Maltese]

Ahhh so sorry you have this concern with little Dixie! Will be praying that the 'plan' will take care of things and things will be stable for a long time to come!
BTW... LOVE!!! your siggy!!!!

 

[Bailey&Me]

Oh no, poor Dixie! Hope she feels better soon!

 

[iheartbisou]

Aww poor Dixie. I hope it does get better and she won't need surgery. xoxo

 

[lovesophie]

(((Sending good thoughts Dixie's way)))

I hope the glucosamine treats work like a charm for Dixie's knee!