Re: [PyrNet-L] luxating patella

[Jack & Charlotte Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

Amy,
So sorry to hear about your puppy.  Luxating patella is becoming more of a
problem in Great Pyrenees.  Several years ago the membership of the GPCA
voted to set up a data base to study the problem and the mode of
inheritance.

I have heard of pups who have been operated on and have done very well.  I
would suggest that you contact a good orthopedic specialist to do the
operation.  I've never heard that there is any connection between luxating
patella and hip dysplasia.  Let us know how your pup gets along.
Charlotte
Virginia

Amy Taylor Graves wrote:

> First, Happy 4th to all our American friends.  We hope you had a safe
> celebration yesterday.  Second, we have been given some distressing news
> regarding our new Pyr puppy, Bear.  She has been diagnosed with a
> laterally luxating patella (kneecap pops out of joint to the outside of
> her leg) on her right rear leg and Jeff and I were wondering if anyone
> else has any experience with this condition in Pyrs.  Our Mischief also
> had a luxating patella on her left rear and went through surgery to
> correct the problem,  This condition is more often seen in small breeds
> (Mischief is a Bichon) and our vet was surprised and frustrated to see
> it in Bear.  She knows how long we have been waiting for her and how
> long we have worked with the breeder, getting to know mom and learn more
> about the breed from the breeders.  Because Bear is just 3 months old
> the vet (actually 2 of them as we already got a second opinion that
> verified the condition) is very unsure whether surgery is a viable
> option at this time because Bear is still growing.  We should hear from
> a surgeon soon regarding his opinion on timing.  Has anyone dealt with
> this problem in their Pyr?  If so, how well did your friend recover?
> Our vet(s) are also concerned with hip displasia now, Mom and Dad were
> both deemed Good and Excellent by OFA.  Even if the parentage seems
> strong, does anyone know what the risk is for a pup coming from that
> background to develop hip problems?  We would love some input on this as
> it would help us to understand the issues more clearly.
>
>     Thanks!
>
>     Amy, Jeff, Mischief, and Limping Bear :(
>
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