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Stitches29 · 07-31-2005, 07:30 AM

Toy breeds have a very tiny groove for the knee to pivot. Sometimes the knee will pop out of place. It usually pops back in on it's own. When the knee pops out on a regular basis, then surgery can repair it. The vet will make the groove in the joint deeper, so the knee stays in place.

07-31-2005, 07:30 AM	#7
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Toy breeds have a very tiny groove for the knee to pivot. Sometimes the knee will pop out of place. It usually pops back in on it's own. When the knee pops out on a regular basis, then surgery can repair it. The vet will make the groove in the joint deeper, so the knee stays in place. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...