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Old 10-21-2009, 11:46 AM   #10
LBH
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Originally Posted by ally173 View Post
if u dont mind me asking; how does a dog get that problem with the knee? thanks
Hi Ally,

I believe that Luxating Patella either results from genetics or from an injury (stairs, jumping off furniture, etc..) Moose is only 17 months old, so his LP is most likely genetic, even though I purchased Moose from a high quality breeder that I researched for over a year. Moose has never had a leg injury that I know of and is not allowed on stairs or furniture so I do believe his case is genetic. Most breeders do not guarantee against LP because it very common in small dog breeds. I am definitely not an expert on the topic so someone else might could be of more help! But if your're baby doesn't have LP anything you could do to protect those fragile knees is helpful.
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