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Originally Posted by Raymond's Mom One other VERY IMPORTANT point to remember....NEVER let a vet manipulate the dogs knees to check for luxating patella when the dog is tranquilized as some vets do for the hip x-ray. That can damage the knees. The dog needs to be awake and standing for the knee exam. | Thankfully my dogs are calm when they get xrays done so no need for tranq's.
I have never heard of a patella exam being done any other way except with them standing.
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