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knptrc0107 · 08-30-2010, 06:29 PM

I am new to this site, and I have a 1 yr old Yorkie female, Sophie. I took her to the vet a few months ago for infectious bronchitis and the vet informed me that she had a "trick knee". I knew immediately that he meant luxating patella and I have seen her trip while running occasionally. Well today I was upstairs and I heard her screaming... I ran down and she seemed to calm when I had her as she always does, but I have no clue what happened to her. I checked for blood, bugs, anything that could have harmed her. The only things I can think of is that she got stuck on something or her knee popped out of place. I am terrified that it will get worse and she will have to have surgery. Can anyone tell me, if you have had an experience with this, what it is like? What happens? How much does the surgery cost and how does it affect the dog? She is fine now, running and playing. She also has severe separation anxiety... when I leave she lays near the door and whimpers and sighs. Anyone else have this issue?

08-30-2010, 06:29 PM	#1
knptrc0107 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 14	Luxating Patella I am new to this site, and I have a 1 yr old Yorkie female, Sophie. I took her to the vet a few months ago for infectious bronchitis and the vet informed me that she had a "trick knee". I knew immediately that he meant luxating patella and I have seen her trip while running occasionally. Well today I was upstairs and I heard her screaming... I ran down and she seemed to calm when I had her as she always does, but I have no clue what happened to her. I checked for blood, bugs, anything that could have harmed her. The only things I can think of is that she got stuck on something or her knee popped out of place. I am terrified that it will get worse and she will have to have surgery. Can anyone tell me, if you have had an experience with this, what it is like? What happens? How much does the surgery cost and how does it affect the dog? She is fine now, running and playing. She also has severe separation anxiety... when I leave she lays near the door and whimpers and sighs. Anyone else have this issue?