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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy  I just found out recently that Lacy has luxating patellas in both knees as well - grade 3 in right leg and 2 in left. They told me we'll just have to monitor her - she may or may not need surgery one day. Their advice for now was to keep her at a healthy weight and I'm giving her glucosamine and chondroiton supplements every day. They told me if she ever needed surgery it would be $700-$800 per leg. There are a ton of vets in College Station and one of the best vet schools in the country. I've been really happy with the vet I've been using so far but if I ever need a surgery this serious done I would consult an orthopedic specialist first. |
Are those supplements supposed to help the luxating patella? I know my furbaby has one knee that is worse than the other but I forgot to ask what grade it was. The vet did tell me that it is grinding the bone and it will get worse. He was limping a couple of days ago and crying so I guess he is pain. I don't know if I should try those supplements before I go ahead with the surgery. Wow, $700 is a great price. I wish I lived in TX.