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Originally Posted by kalina82  ... it is not genetic. sometimes usually happens to them to cause the LP like overactivity, running down the stairs, jumping too much, etc... |
Actually, this is misleading. According to several vets we've talked to about this condition, as well as many reliable sources on the internet;
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Genetics can play a role.
In certain breeds that have extremely short legs such as the Basset Hound or Dachshund, patellar luxation is thought to be secondary to the abnormal shape of the femur and tibia. The curvatures of the bones in these breeds work in conjunction with the forces of the quadriceps muscles to displace the patella to the inside.
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http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=457