Yorkie Maltese Mix Puppy - Addie
by Lisa
(Florida)
Sweet Addie
We have the most precious pup. She is a Yorkie Maltese mix puppy and is almost 8 mos old.
Yesterday I found out she has Legg-Perthes disease. We are devastated. We had an x-ray taken when we had her spayed. She just came home from today and I scheduled an appointment with the surgeon for next week. We will have to wait several weeks to do the surgery to fix her hip. I am so worried about her disposition. I know she doesn't understand why we are putting her thru this pain. I know it is a very successful surgery and can allow her to be pain free, but when I look in those little brown eyes it breaks my heart.
She has the best personality, she is sweet and is very well behaved. -She was even very easy to potty train. We are totally in love with this little fur ball. I can't believe this is happening to her. It came on so suddenly. With in 3 weeks she has started just crying when you picked up and squeezed her hip. Then she started holding her leg up. Now the x-ray shows abnormality in the joint.
Has anyone else been through this? From what I have read this disease is common in Yorkies. I would love to hear from someone who has experienced this first hand. Please keep our baby in your prayers!
