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My 11-year old Daisy was diagnosed at 8 weeks old with two Grade 4 luxating patellas. At age 2 she had to have surgery on one of the knees. The other has remained just fine all these years. The few times it has "gone out" we put her on very very very strict crate rest and use medications to help with pain (she cannot take anti-inflammatory meds which are usually prescribed). The knee that had surgery 9 years ago is still in excellent shape with no arthritis. The knee without surgery is also non-arthritic and she hasn't needed surgery. I do not use Cosequin or any other supplements, but have been thinking of starting her on Cosequin now that she is older. This is a very manageable condition where surgery should be a last resort, done only by a board certified veterinary surgeon with a specialization in orthopedics.