Lacy has luxating patellas but I don't think it's bad enough for her to need surgery. Your dog may not be having any problems right now, but when she gets older it could cause severe arthritis. I would definitely get a second opinion and then see an orthopedic specialist before I'd go forward with the surgery. Luxating patellas are very common in little dogs - sometimes they cause a lot of problems and sometimes they don't. Some dogs need surgery and some don't.
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