Luxating Patella and the Yorkie Yorkshire Terrier

Well, I had a bit of disturbing news today

from my vet....

When I first was examined at 12 weeks old,

they said I had luxating patella of my right knee...

now, at 10 months old, both of my knees

are bothering me a bit!

Luxating is a fancy word for dislocating. Patella is your dog's "knee", the joint on the front of her hind leg. So a luxating patella is a dislocating knee or trick knee, a knee that keeps slipping out of its socket. This can happen in yorkies with weak ligaments, tendons, and/or muscles. It can also happen in Yorkies whose kneecap groove is too narrow or shallow. The knee usually slips inwardly, toward her body, and locks so that your Yorkie can't bend her leg.

Suspect luxating patella if your Yorkie sometimes lifts one hind leg while she is running, or if she often moves both rear legs at the same time, like a hopping bunny. Sometimes the knee slips only for a few moments, then slides back into place. Sometimes the knee slips out and stays out, and your Yorkie will hold her leg off the ground and limp, perhaps tucking her thigh into her body. Luxation may occur in one knee, or in both. It is seen in many other toy breeds, and in both sexes, though it seems to be more common in females. No matter how firm the knees seem as puppies, toy dogs are liable to injure their knees.

Any advice?

Home Remedies?

Vitamin or food suppliments?

Yorkie Dies While in Groomers Care

I never watch the news because there is so much

tragedy and drama in it, it's downright depressing.

And I get lots of leads to terrible tragic dog stories, that

I simply do not run, because who wants to read about

all the sadness? - But I came across this story today

and thought it was worth sharing, because it could

happen to anyone's dog....

On the East Coast this week, a dog owner is heartbroken after

her 3-pound Yorkshire terrier hung itself on a

leash after a "negligent" groomer left it alone to soak in a bathtub.

Groomingdales owner Lisa Boughton said her 21-year-old

assistant placed the terrier into a

special bathtub to soak in shampoo. The assistant, she said,

left the dog alone for a few minutes. She returned to find

the terrier strangled by the leash meant to secure it from

running away. The dog appeared to have leapt

from the tub, Boughton said.

Boughton said she believes the death won't hurt her business.

Firing her assistant, she said, "wouldn't accomplish anything

for me" because she needs the extra help.

"My customers will follow me anywhere ...

we're very sought after," said Boughton.

- That's not a very good attitude, I don't think!
I would guess that the accident will in fact hurt her business!

America's first ever Milk-Bone® SpokesDog Contest

Americans love their dogs, who offer so much love and

companionship and ask for little in return. It's no

wonder so many pooch parents want to capture special

moments with their four-legged babies in photographs.

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celebrity pet photographer Christopher Ameruoso is a pro.

His long client list includes Kate Hudson, Ben Stiller and

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tremendous skill—as are his more than 40 magazine covers.

Christopher released the book of his favorite portraits,

Pets and Their Celebrities, and his column,

"Stars and Their Pets," can be found in the weekly magazine,

In Touch. He has also compiled video footage of

some of his favorite shoots into a one hour special,

Stars and Their Pets Behind the Lens.

Now Christopher Ameruoso shares with dog lovers

tips for a successful photo shoot, and information about the

nationwide search for America's first ever

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WATCH THE VIDEO ABOUT

PHOTOGRAPHY & THE MILKBONE CONTEST.

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Dogs Can Get Electrocuted By Chewing Cords

My adorable sweet little Trixie, who is

9 months old, has been chewing through electrical

cords around the house! Luckily, she has not been

electrocuted...yet.

I don't know if this is beacuse she is still teathing??

She has plenty of rubber toys to chew on.

Any ideas on here to stop here?

Someone suggested Bitters Apple Spray...

If your dog has been electrocuted you will need to get him

to a vet for emergency care. In the meantime, until you

can get the dog to the vet, there are some

emergency first aid things you can do.

Read the article on E HOW on

Emergency First Aid for your dog.

Does Your Dog Need Prozac Medication?

Does your dog suffer from

separation anxiety or aggression?

Reconcile, a Prozac for dogs could address his issues.

Jeff Millman, of Chicago, trains dogs and did an

article in the EXAMINER, about treating some

dog issues with medication.

Read what he has to say!

Jilli Dog on Disney TV

Did you see JILLI DOG on DISNEY??

Jilli is the hardest working Yorkshire Terrier in Show Business!