[amandawash]

I took Ranger in this afternoon for his rabies shot, and as an after-thought, had his knees checked. I have been noticing him packing a hind leg more and more frequently, and in my heart I knew the diagnosis. At first I thought he was just getting a stick or leaf stuck on his foot, as it was soooo infrequent. However, now every time he goes to play outside he packs it for a few steps at a time, although not the whole time he's playing, just a few times throughout the playtime.

He has grade three luxating patella in his left hind. He's going to need surgery and I am just sick about it. I am so upset.