[pyrnet] Re: Luxating patellas

[Roger Poole <rpoole@wh2p.com>]

Our Pyr had the procedure done when she was about 1-1 1/2. She's now 5 
1/2. Cost $1200. I don't remember how long it took for the hair on her 
leg to grow back. She wasn't a happy camper during recovery with her 
big pink cast and Elizabethan collar (big enough to pick up signals 
from outer space). As far as I can tell, it being 4 years ago. I see no 
negative effects from the procedure although as she gets older, if she 
has arthritis problems, I'd suspect that that knee will be the first.
She does jumps and other actives today. It didn't slow her down. (Wait! 
Does THAT sound like an oxymoron or what?)
Good luck.
Roger Poole

On Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 11:59  PM, owner-pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org 
wrote:

>> Does anyone have experience with this kneecap disorder.  My 1 yr old 
>> Pyr
> recently was diagnosed with this issue.  He is not in pain but limps on
> occasion.  Seems like surgery to make a deeper notch in the knee is in
> order.  The orthopedic vet suggested that this is not uncommon in 
> Pyrs.  I
> have heard of hips and elbows but not kneecaps.  Suggestions??  
> Thanks.  Jen
> and Scoob