Bentley has Legg-Calve-Perthes disease...

kmlocek

kmlocek

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Our Bentley is 10 months old. Lately we have noticed he has been having a difficult time getting up, today he went to the vet & after x-rays, the vet explained what it was. One hip joint popped out already & seems to be healing well. The other has not popped out yet, and he said hopefully it will soon, and then it should start healing. If it does not, he will have to operate to cut the joint out. Wondering if anyone else experienced this with their Sheltie? Vet said it could be congenital. Any thoughts on that?

Kristen
 
I have only heard of this in kids as I do medical transcription and one of my accounts is Orthopedics at a top notch Childrens's Hospital.

Wow. Prayers you can solve this in a minimally invasive way.
 
I am very sorry for you both, LCP is a pretty awful disease. My 6yr old female Tully requires a hip replacement, the 2 reasons I was give for the hip problem was a sporting injury or LCP.

I am a bit confused about how the hip dysplasia (the 'popping out' or not) links with the LCP? I would seriously have a consult with an orthopaedic vet, it is a major problem and an ortho vet can give you better information and more options. You may end up requiring a hip replacement or femoral head osteotomy so I you want to get the best information from the start to give her a chance.

You might want to join the Yahoo group called CanineHD and search though the threads on LCP.
 
Thank you both for replying. I know I did not explain it very good, as I was a little upset & trying to remember everything. I will join that Yahoo group. Mom2Melli, my cousins son has Perthes & he is doing well now. He was on crutches for a long time, but thankfully, he did not have to get surgery.

Kristen
 
Sorry to hear what you and Bentley are having to go through.

I, too, would consult an orthopedic vet.

Please give Bentley a gentle hug from me. Thanks.
 
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