... Ronna, While Abbie, Maltese, did not have AP she did have a episode of a bronchitis type problem 7 days postop which scared me to death. She was placed on...
I guess it's time for an update here, unfortunately. Jackie is almost 13 years old and she had her first tieback after 2 back to back breathing crisis' in...
Sorry to hear the news - sounds like the cartilage is just too brittle to hold - but lucky that it gave you almost two more years with her. At this point,...
Hello, I recently joined this LP yahoo group and received an email from this group's moderator requesting information from me, to rule out potential...
Hello all, Just wanted to let everyone know that my yellow lab Blondie crossed the rainbow bridge last night. She had tieback surgery in April 2007. She was...
I am so very sorry of the passing of your Blondie. I'll be lighting a candle for her. ruthie and Briggie 4 months post U/T In a message dated 2/3/2009...
Good Morning everyone! I posted yesterday about Jackie's second UTB failure and subsequent debark procedure. (Just let me throw in here, that even with...
I remember sweet Blondie, Mykie's tieback was initially scheduled for around the same time. Godspeed Blondie... MykalsWolf Teri, Mykal in Spirit, Jasmine,...
Hi Lindsey, The chicken pops will (MAY) make her cough more. Our holistic warned against them due to the extra 'froth' they are likely to create in their...
If it were me, I would call the surgeon and make sure this is not AP and bring her in if need be. She had another procedure and I don't know if it was done...
Hi, my name is Cindy and Riot is our Pointer bitch who had surgery 1 week ago during the horrible ice storms here in Louisville. She is 12 years, 9 months and...
Oh Kathy, We are sorry for your loss, at least the tie-back gave you more time with Blondie than you would have had. 13 ½ is a good long doggie life, and I am...
What a ride this LP journey has been, and it's not over yet. Jackie had her debark procedure on Friday (Jan 30th) and came home on Saturday. She has been...
Lindsey, Sorry to hear the news, but obviously glad to hear your gut instincts panned out Hopefully your diligence and that of the veterinary staff treating ...
Hi Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Blondie. I lost my Niko at 13 1/2 too. He was my best buddy and my kids miss him too. I hope the great memories you have...
Good morning. I am glad to have found this group. My 11 year old yellow Lab, Bryce was diagnosed with LP yesterday. Having never heard of the condition, I have...
Hi Sandra, Sorry about Bryce. I don't know what ACL repair is so I can't comment about your vets advice. My only comment is that my regular vet whom I also...
I am so sorry to hear this, but I am very relieved you took her in for the films and they kept her to get her stabilized. Please have them send her home with 3...
Hi Sandra I am sorry to hear about Bryce. I have several questions back. Did he have a scoping under anesthesia to make the dx? Was the surgeon highly...
Sandra, You have come to the right place as this group has much experience. Sad to say, there is no crystal ball that can answer your question with any ...
Hi Sandra, I can’t imagine how ACL surgery would make LP surgery contraindicated on your dog. My vet wasn’t in favor of LP surgery either, citing the risk...
My Doberman had ACL surgery in May and LP Tie Back in Sept, the two procedures had nothing to do with each other, but two surgeries that close together can be...
Hi Sandra, Kallie was diagnosed with LP in October, 2007. At that time, our vet told us she wasn't at a stage where she needed surgery but, because this is a...
Hi Lp, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join...
Joyln I don't think anybody could have said it better. Lucky for you your preparations paid off. Here's hoping Kallie's recovery is smooth sailing and you no...
Sandra, I'm so sorry to hear that Bryce has LP, but you've come to the right place! I realize that there is no right or wrong answer to your question, but I...
Hi Lindsey, This is the 2nd email that I have seen "debark" mentioned. Could you explain what that is? I'm not familiar with this procedure. Our 11.5 year...
Our golden retriever, Brandy, was misdiagnosed. We were told she had LP when she started coughing up blood. Today she was scoped and did not survive due to...
Hi Jill, Unfortunately, I was out of town when Jackie had her debark so I didn't get to hear it from the vet, but I've done a lot of reading! Hopefully Carol ...
I'm sorry Anette. Godspeed Brandy... K. Teri Askew Triage - Labrador Life Line, Inc. (non-profit 501(c)3) Visit Maniacal Mykal My Shining Stars There are...