Very common in small breeds.
Keep her lean and restrict jumping. Invest in some doggie stairs to get up on furniture and insist that she use them for the least stress on her knees.
Some vets recommend a glucosamine supplement and others don't. I like Cosequin.
Surgery may be required, but there is a good chance it won't be. If she isn't limping/carrying her leg or showing signs of pain, that is all good. If it does get to the point where she is affected by it in daily life, then surgery would be considered. Different orthopedic surgeons have different opinions about when it is needed (if surgery is needed at all).
Small dogs have shallow groves in their knees, so the patella slips. There can also be some other things that go on with it.
Not a huge deal. My girl has it, but no symptoms, so no surgery.
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