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Ladymom · 07-19-2008, 04:34 PM

What he has is a called a luxated patella. It is very common in Yorkies. Did your vet grade the slippage? If it's only 1-2 he probably won't need surgery, 3-4 he probably will.

Here is some information for you:

OFA: Patellar Luxation

07-19-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	What he has is a called a luxated patella. It is very common in Yorkies. Did your vet grade the slippage? If it's only 1-2 he probably won't need surgery, 3-4 he probably will. Here is some information for you: OFA: Patellar Luxation __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf