Lara needs a mate / need opinions

[bernie47]

Hi all my friends ,
As you know i posted a while back about my Chihuahua having allergies .
Well the vet i have now has suggested i get a mate for Lara to run and play with . As she has allergy to grass unable to take her walks anymore .Lucky for us we live in a unit with a court yard .;)

We have been offered a 12 month old Chi / girl ... for the cost of sterilization .
However this fur baby has luxating patellas. The breeder tells me if not causing any pain do not have any surgery . :rolleyes:
We know they grade this problem from a 1-4 category... Not sure how bad this girl is ... we go to see her tomorrow . :)
Has any one had experience with this problem in your fur babies ?
And if so was surgery successful ? :)
Insurance won't cover her as is pre existing problem .. As hubby and i are on pensions , would like to give this girl the best of care , but want to make sure we can ... As Laras allergies are manageable at the moment with diet and grass limitations..;)
Would appreciate any opinions with regards to Luxating Patellas .
God bless all your babies , Miss my Ebonie ( Passed cushings ) ..2010 .
Cheers ... Catherine & Ken ..... Lara & Natcho . 11.26 pm Wednesday

[lulusmom]

As a rescuer of small breed dogs, I've seen a lot of luxated patellas, some low grade and some requiring immediate surgery as the dogs could hardly walk. Unless there is known injury to a dog that has caused this problem, it should be considered genetic. I therefore have a real concern with any breeder who has a dog with double luxated patellas and is telling a prospective buyer that if the dog isn't in pain, surgery isn't necessary. The dog is only one year old and there is a very high probability that this condition will worsen with age. If I were you, I'd look elsewhere or at the very least, have the pup seen by your own vet before committing.

Glynda

[mcdavis]

Hamish had very mild luxating patellas on his rear paws which caused some discomfort however he was around 13 at the time. I would also suggest getting a vet assessment to understand how bad they are now, what the treatment options are and also get an idea about how things are likely to progress.

[bernie47]

Thankyou my friends , as i have not had experience with Patellas only cruciate ligaments... with Natcho , :)

Been getting conflicting stories about Luxating Patellas ... so thought i would ask you people that have had years of experience with small breed dogs .
Guess i am a softy , was thinking about this poor baby not getting a good home , and hubby and i are very caring people ;)

Catherine ... 8.40 am Wed /

[molly muffin]

Why don't you see what your vet has to say about it. Did you go today yet to visit her? Is she limping around very badly?

I do agree that you need to go into the situation with your eyes wide open as surgeries can get expensive if that is needed.

I know it is so hard when you want to do what is best and fall in love with these little ones.

Hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[Harley PoMMom]

My sweet boy, Bear, had a mild case of luxating patellas on both hind legs. When his front leg needed amputated because of cancer I was worried that his rear legs would get worse or would not even be able to hold him up, I was wrong and dear Poo Bear got around very well.

I'm in agreement in that a vet should assess her condition...good luck and do keep us updated.

Love and hugs, Lori

[bernie47]

Hubby and i went to see Minky / Female chihuahua ..
Lady was very nice , said the luxating patellas were a grade one .
Minky was a very big girl ... and i think she would over power our Lara with her size .
So we have decided not to take her ;) ... Such a pretty girl , chocolate and white .. She is being rehomed as a pet only ... otherwise she was very healthy looking ... And her owner said she would not allow her to have puppies , because of her existing problem .
She will be sterilized before leaving for her new home .
So we back looking again ..
Thank you all for your advice cheers for now ,

Catherine & Ken . 8.39 pm Wednesday .

[Squirt's Mom]

The breeder needs to also stop breeding the parents that produced Minky. ;) I'm sorry it didn't work out for Lara but you will find the best playmate for her I'm sure.

[bernie47]

They have done apparently .. Leslie ;)
My good friend Karen is looking out for me .. She was not aware we decided to get Lara a mate . ( Female ) .. :)

If we had a bigger place ... I would have taken Minky but she needs place to exercise ... Lara is restricted with grass issues , so we could not take them both for walks together . Plus her knee problems :eek:
Poor baby , but her owner is a caring person ... she will keep her if doesn't find the right home . ( Good women ) .
Catherine . :)

[bernie47]

Took Lara for her check up today :eek: and to my surprise she has a luxating Patella in one of her legs ... ( From behind ... back left ) ...:(
Only a low grade one .... but we will be keeping a check on it in the future .
Dear lord ... truly think God sends these babies to me to take care of .
We discussed getting a mate again and what had been offered to us , She suggested we should look at a puppy chihuahua .. company for our girl .
So guess thats something to think about ... I really feel for Lara , having food and grass allergies .. And now luxating patella .
But we love her dearly and she is personality plus ... All the vets take turns in a nurse when we go there , :)
Oh boy we are in for a very hot week here in Perth W A ..
Lara likes the heat ... and Natcho hates it , so we get our exercise letting them in and out all day . Sending healing prayers to all your pups .. Catherine & Ken .

[bernie47]

Wishing all my Cushings friends ... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year .Catherine & Ken ....(Natcho and Lara the pooches )...God bless you all .

[molly muffin]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the family,

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin

[bernie47]

:)At last we have found a mate for Lara to play with and keep her company . :)
Her name is Indi ... Smooth coat chihuahua . Weighs 1.7 kg and is two years old .
Very similar in colour to Lara :) Has white socks on her feet .
They have us in fits of laughter ... with their antics .
Laras Allergies are under control ... now we know what the problems were . ;)
Posted some pictures for all to see .
My old girl Natcho is not doing so well ..15 yrs old now .. we just keep her comfortable . The heat here in Perth ... Western Australia has been terrible .. :(
Hugs to all ... and god bless you and your babies .
Catherine & Ken ... Natcho, Lara .. & Indi .

[Harley PoMMom]

AWWW, Indi is so cute!!!

[molly muffin]

Indi is adorable! Gosh she does look similiar to Laura. I bet those two can get into all kinds of trouble together. :) What fun!! Congratulations

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly muffin