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Originally Posted by Brooklynn  It's all in how the breeder handles the situtation and how they stand behind their breeding program. Health testing is very important but as Mary said, a breeding pair can test normal and produce a life threatening illness. Luxating patellas are very common in toy breeds. I wish more people would not jump into surgery for LP because it's not always necessary. I have 3 yorkies with LP and they are fine and show no signs of pain or limping and "YES" they are all spayed and neutered and so are the parents but LP doesn't always have to have surgery.
There isn't that genetic marker for Liver Shunt yet and we are hoping soon there will be it will make breeding a lot easier.
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Donna,
It appears that some many Vets have jumped on the band wagon and using LP surgery as the surgery of the month. One should always get a 2nd opinion from an Orthepedic Surgeon and not jump into surgery immediately. Even with grade 3 or 4 it should be monitored and only obtained if the dog is in pain and they are having difficulty in movement.