Re: [pyrnet] Cruciate Ligament Disease

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

Sonia,
    What were the symptoms of this disease?  We've had Pyrs for a lot of years
and have known many more, but have never heard of such a thing!  We once had a
Pyr tear her cruciate ligament when she jumped off of a table.  She had the
operation and recovered completely to live to the age of 13 without any
artritus or limping or drugs, despite being a very active dog. It is true that
luxating patella is a problem in the breed but this usually appears when the
dog is a puppy, although I have heard of dogs that are diagnosed as late as a
year and a half.   I do not think that this is something that Pyrs are prone
to.  If it were me, I think I would get another opinion.  Do let us know more
about this.
Charlotte

Sonia Christ wrote:

> Hi Folks!
>
> One of my Pyrs is a 6 y/o male. My vet told me that he has Cruciate Ligment
> Disease. I didn't realize that Cruciate is a disease-I thought it's caused
> only by injury. The giant breeds are prone to this by the time they reach 6
> years of age. He's taking Cartrophen injections and Glucosamine as of now.
>
> Vet says there's many causes for this. Weight, breed, age, genetics,
> conformation, and intensity/exercise. He's only allowed outside to do his
> business on a leash, absolutely no running or playing with the other dogs,
> and no jumping.
>
> The vet feels he has only strained the ligment. 30-40% of dogs will rupture
> the other leg within 1 year without treatment.
>
> I'm very active with my dogs. Oh, he's going to hate it sitting on the
> sidelines now!
>
> Wondering if any other Pyr owner/breeder has experienced this? I'm trying
> to find more information on the net, but it's the same info over and over.
>
> Any info. will be greatly appreciated!
>
> Regards,
> Sonia
> Winnipeg, Canada
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