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Originally Posted by luv my pet  Thank you very much I was kinda nervous posting this. What are the exact problems that could happrn with this knee issue? I have to decide tomorrow and let the breeder know what I want to do. |
No way to say for sure what is going to happen. It's possible that there would be no need for surgery and the puppy would live out her life normally. The other possibility is that the puppy might need surgery. I have seen adults with luxating patella and very few of them would I personally consider surgery a necessity. In severe cases for example the puppy might cry out during play and have to stop and stretch the leg out to allow the kneecap to go back into position, or may just carry the leg out of habit to keep it from popping out. Good nutrition and a constant watch on body weight are very important to keep the knees from worsening if you decide to keep her. I don't think she's unfit as a pet, but she should be priced well under a puppy without the same problem to allow for the future vet bills.