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Originally Posted by jexxie  Someone had suggested to this to me before , but I don't think that's what it is. The typical signs of a luxating patella are dogs that don't stand on one leg, hopping like a bunny, etc. They also say some dogs with this can't bend their leg at all. He has none of these symptoms. And the noise isn't coming from his knee, its coming from down by his foot.. I will still take him to the vet and suggest this to him, but I think it may be something else. Thanks for the info, though.. |
You only see those symptoms when it pops out of place and stays there. Most times they are asymptomatic at his age.
It is very important to get his knees checked now, while he is still a puppy. If you got a health guarantee, it is especially important because LP in a puppy his age is genetic.