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Old 02-23-2008, 01:14 PM   #6
MyboyTucker
Yorkie Yakker
 
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Originally Posted by Ladymom View Post
It stands for luxating patellas, a condition all too common in Yorkies and other toy breed dogs. It means that the kneecap slips in and out of the groove. It can be inherited or the result of jumping on and off furniture.

Here's a little more information:

http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=457
Thank you so much, Ladymom, for the info!
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