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yorkiesrock · 08-22-2007, 05:50 PM

I have a Yorkie who has been diagnosed with a grade 3 luxating patella in both back legs. I made a post about it and have heard feedback from many owners whose Yorkies have the same condition and they decided to have surgery to correct it. I am leaning towards surgery myself but would like to know for those who didn't have surgery for a grade 3 LP how is your dog now? Can it walk normally? Does it show any sign of pain? Has the LP progressed to a grade 4? Have they developed arthritis?

08-22-2007, 05:50 PM	#1
yorkiesrock YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 529	Questions For Those Who Didn't Choose Surgery for Grade 3 LP I have a Yorkie who has been diagnosed with a grade 3 luxating patella in both back legs. I made a post about it and have heard feedback from many owners whose Yorkies have the same condition and they decided to have surgery to correct it. I am leaning towards surgery myself but would like to know for those who didn't have surgery for a grade 3 LP how is your dog now? Can it walk normally? Does it show any sign of pain? Has the LP progressed to a grade 4? Have they developed arthritis?