thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) So i take my Siberian Husky (3yrs old) to the vet thinking that he has done something to his leg because he got it caught and started limping.. the vet thought he had something wrong with his ligaments so he took some xrays and we have found out Thunder has luxating Patella in BOTH legs, hip dysplasia and maybe a nerological problem (not sure if nero problem is cause he was just dosed up from sedation) poor puppy Anyways we have to sort out the problem causing the most pain at this moment so we are going to go through with the surgery and get the LP fixed first, i am a little concerned about the surgeries and how it will affect him because he is a husky.. ive looked around and researched it and this is very uncommon for larger dogs of this breed, but as we love our pets i will be getting them fixed.. Does anyone know how much pain the dogs are actually in with LP and what sort of recovery i am going to be expecting like how long its going to take for him to be able to get up and walk again (were not sure if vet will do 1 or both legs right away) we were told the right leg is worse so if only 1 leg is done this will obviously get done first... It sounds like alot of people tend to have this problem with their dogs i spoke with the breeder and they have told me that they havent heard of it and their dogs are fine and healthy, im also now worried because Thunder has fathered 4 pups which are now just over 2 (he was a very young father) and the bitch from his litter now may be pregnant im concerned that this may end up passing down the line and im not sure whether to tell the families who bought the pups or not? Edited June 22, 2011 by thunderstorm1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkhe Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 It sounds like alot of people tend to have this problem with their dogs i spoke with the breeder and they have told me that they havent heard of it and their dogs are fine and healthy, im also now worried because Thunder has fathered 4 pups which are now just over 2 (he was a very young father) and the bitch from his litter now may be pregnant im concerned that this may end up passing down the line and im not sure whether to tell the families who bought the pups or not? I'm not much help, but that sounds very strange to me - I would expect any breeder to have at least heard of LP, even if they haven't experienced it first hand. Is Thunder having both legs operated on at once?? I'm far from an expert on this, but that seems unusual to me, I was under the impression that this surgery is (usually) performed on one knee at a time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 If your vet is not a specialist, see a specialist before you make any decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Our normal vet is going on holidays for 3 weeks, and we dont like seeing Thunder in this much pain so we are talking about taking him to another vet who may be able to help us, im hoping they dont decide to do both legs at once as he wont be able to walk at all i know its going to be hard though because in a few months time he will have to have second operation.. The breeder was quite nice about it but also she was sad to hear of what had happened, she said she researched it after i told her Thunder which we find quite odd was only 1 pup the bitch only had him is this even normal for a husky to have one pup? As he is a husky its quite rare as it happens in small dogs this is why we are so worried about whats going to happen with him and its just not one problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I'm not much help, but that sounds very strange to me - I would expect any breeder to have at least heard of LP, even if they haven't experienced it first hand. Is Thunder having both legs operated on at once?? I'm far from an expert on this, but that seems unusual to me, I was under the impression that this surgery is (usually) performed on one knee at a time? It's not uncommon although people prefer to have one leg done at a time. LP is usually in smaller breed and some owners just prefer both knees done at once. Dogs are small enough to carry them around and care for. Bigger dogs will be harder to manually move them around and care for. If your vet is not a specialist, see a specialist before you make any decisions. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Our normal vet is going on holidays for 3 weeks, and we dont like seeing Thunder in this much pain so we are talking about taking him to another vet who may be able to help us, im hoping they dont decide to do both legs at once as he wont be able to walk at all i know its going to be hard though because in a few months time he will have to have second operation.. The breeder was quite nice about it but also she was sad to hear of what had happened, she said she researched it after i told her Thunder which we find quite odd was only 1 pup the bitch only had him is this even normal for a husky to have one pup? As he is a husky its quite rare as it happens in small dogs this is why we are so worried about whats going to happen with him and its just not one problem Yes it is perfectly normal that she only had one pup. I second what RSG and CW EW said, if your vet isn't a specialist, see one before you make any decisions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 is there any posibility that my vet could have diagnosed him wrong? Ive just researched what a siberian husky health risks are and what malamute health risks are and believe it or not he is fitting into the malamute category, i dont kno what to do like surely a breeder wouldnt get it wrong of the type of breed the dog is... His 3 problems are the most common for malamutes and for huskies they are very very rare.. Is there a way to work out what breed ur dog is (i cant believe how much is happening) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 is there any posibility that my vet could have diagnosed him wrong? Ive just researched what a siberian husky health risks are and what malamute health risks are and believe it or not he is fitting into the malamute category, i dont kno what to do like surely a breeder wouldnt get it wrong of the type of breed the dog is... His 3 problems are the most common for malamutes and for huskies they are very very rare.. Is there a way to work out what breed ur dog is (i cant believe how much is happening) Did you get him from a registered breeder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 unfortunately no he wasnt a resigered breeder so thats my stupidity not getting him the correct way now im paying for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 is there any posibility that my vet could have diagnosed him wrong? If in doubt.. always go for a second opinion. Ask for a referral to a proper bone specialist. So sorry to hear about Thunder though Poor fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Im booked into another vet on friday for a second oppinion, i wish it was a wrong diagnosis but unfortunately i cant see it turning out that way.. looks like poor puppy is guna be in some what pain over the next few months with his surgeries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverHaze Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 You need to get your boy to a specialist. No just another vet. It would be very rare for them to do both legs at once, as your boy will need his other leg to support his weight while the operated leg is healing. I know of siberians who have had luxating patellas before - though the only one i personally know of is a rescue dog i fostered. Obviously having got your dog from an unregistered breeder, she has not been health testing her dogs, and therefore would not have had his parents hip xrayed. It is so very sad when people continue to ignorantly breed without ensuring their dogs are health tested, nor do the research to find out the most simple of problems which are present across all breeds. I would also get your dog desexed when he goes in for his operation - and please beg the owners of his pups to get their dogs desexed, and obviously the bitch who is presently pregnant should have her puppies desexed also. This is the only way to ensure that serious problems are not continued through to future generations. As for the breeder of your boy - i have no polite words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) is there any posibility that my vet could have diagnosed him wrong? yes. please see an orthopaedic vet - a specialist - ... who deals with these things every single day , and who knows how to do the correct xrays, and interpret them , before you rush into anything. is the 'new' vet an orthopaedic one or just another vet? It's a shame your dog has fathered a litter I agree with letting those owners know of your dog's health concerns - and hopefully stopping more problems being passed on down th line. Edited June 22, 2011 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Silverhaze, you say that u had a siberian husky that this happened too.. how did urs end up recovering after the operation.. i dont want both legs done at same time cause he wont be able to walk at al and he is quite a big boy.. As far as i am aware the boys of thunder are all desexed its just the female thats now pregnant that isnt and they arent certain if she is pregnant i hope she isnt.. i am quite upset and disapointed with who i got him from because of waht has happened.. do you believe that thunders mother or father had some sort of problem which has caused thunders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Silverhaze, you say that u had a siberian husky that this happened too.. how did urs end up recovering after the operation.. i dont want both legs done at same time cause he wont be able to walk at al and he is quite a big boy.. As far as i am aware the boys of thunder are all desexed its just the female thats now pregnant that isnt and they arent certain if she is pregnant i hope she isnt.. i am quite upset and disapointed with who i got him from because of waht has happened.. do you believe that thunders mother or father had some sort of problem which has caused thunders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Where are you located? We could recommend a vet for you. If you can get to Gladesville, I highly recommend Max Zuber at Gladesville Vet 98175758. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Peresphone - my dog was never meant to father puppies it wasnt our plan, we went on hoildays my bitch came on heat and we got back and found out she was pregnant... i will have to get into contact with the female pup that is now pregnant and let them know, they definately arent going to be happy about this thats for sure im trying to find out now if this vet is an specialist in this area, we saw the knee dislocate and relocate yesterday i really dont think he has misdiagnosed it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 My BC X had a bad luxating patella .. he used to suddenly go lame when racing around ... Once I knew what it was- I would "click" it back in again when it happened.. it wasn't painful all the time - just when he twisted, and it popped out of its groove ;) and we did get a specialist to do corrective surgery . He was weeks bandaged and recuperating , but then had another 7 or so years absolutely worry free . make sure. also your boy is nice & lean .. his joints will thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderstorm1 Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Im located in the Hawkesbury so i dont even know of any good specialists that could help Gladesville is a bit far thank you though Clyde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 i really dont think he has misdiagnosed it though the knee is not difficult to pick... but the HD and neurolgical problems may need re assessing by a specialist . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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