Ashf
Well-Known Member
Hello there,
I have a miniature Yorkshire Terrier which is 12 years old and both of her shoulders keep dislocating. She has seen the vet numerous times and first off started with having the one leg and shoulder strapped up to stop all movement and hopefully keep the joint in place. After 4 or 5 weeks the strapping was taken off to find the shoulder was dislocated underneath. This resulting in having an operation on the one shoulder (to suture it in to place) to try and fix it. This operation failed, and so she had another operation on the same shoulder to try and correct it but this didn't work either as an x-ray yesterday shows that this shoulder is still dislocated. The vet couldn't put it back in to place and will not operate on her again but has said she can refer her to a specialist but they will more than likely give us the same advice.
The dogs 'good' shoulder dislocated after she had had her first operation and now keeps popping out at any chance. We have been taught how to put it back in, and occasionally she will put it back in herself. However this 'good' leg is now collapsing towards the toes where she's weight baring (hopping) on it all the time.
The dog seems happy enough in herself, she's eating well and is otherwise pretty healthy. If any body else has any experience of a dog with both shoulders dislocating, please would you mind giving us some help or advise in which to help our dog.
The option of PTS has been mentioned but as she is very healthy otherwise we are very reluctant to do so, so please don't just jump down that route, she is a very much loved family pet and we will do what's right when the time comes.
Any help, advice or suggestions to help our dog are very, very much appreciated. Thanks.
I have a miniature Yorkshire Terrier which is 12 years old and both of her shoulders keep dislocating. She has seen the vet numerous times and first off started with having the one leg and shoulder strapped up to stop all movement and hopefully keep the joint in place. After 4 or 5 weeks the strapping was taken off to find the shoulder was dislocated underneath. This resulting in having an operation on the one shoulder (to suture it in to place) to try and fix it. This operation failed, and so she had another operation on the same shoulder to try and correct it but this didn't work either as an x-ray yesterday shows that this shoulder is still dislocated. The vet couldn't put it back in to place and will not operate on her again but has said she can refer her to a specialist but they will more than likely give us the same advice.
The dogs 'good' shoulder dislocated after she had had her first operation and now keeps popping out at any chance. We have been taught how to put it back in, and occasionally she will put it back in herself. However this 'good' leg is now collapsing towards the toes where she's weight baring (hopping) on it all the time.
The dog seems happy enough in herself, she's eating well and is otherwise pretty healthy. If any body else has any experience of a dog with both shoulders dislocating, please would you mind giving us some help or advise in which to help our dog.
The option of PTS has been mentioned but as she is very healthy otherwise we are very reluctant to do so, so please don't just jump down that route, she is a very much loved family pet and we will do what's right when the time comes.
Any help, advice or suggestions to help our dog are very, very much appreciated. Thanks.
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