 Luxating Patella Questions
Mojo’s vet diagnosed him with patellar luxation last week. He graded his left knee at 3/4 and his right knee at 2/4. I don’t think I’ve ever noticed Mojo hopping, limping, or otherwise acting in a way that would indicate he is in pain. The vet told me this is something to watch closely and that he may need surgery as he ages (Mojo will only be one at the end of this month). As my vet advises, I would not plan to do surgery unless Mojo was obviously in pain and suffering. I do plan on bringing him to a specialist to have him evaluated and get a second opinion, though.
I'm ordering a ramp for my bed and steps for the couches to hopefully minimize jumping. I know some people give supplements and some don't feel they really help. Will anyone please share his or her experiences with LP? I guess I'm looking for an idea of what to expect. Is surgery at some point down the road an inevitability?
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