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deonk1 · 01-02-2012, 04:12 PM

Not sure if I spelled that right, but my vet just found a luxating patella in Harley's rear left leg, during a general exam (new vet). We started agility training, and he isn't displaying any pain, but I just wanted to see what everyone's experiences are.

Is it possible for him to be fine, and able to continue training? The vet said we need to monitor him, and that sometimes dogs can not be bothered by it.

I'm also trying to figure out what to tell the breeder, cause this is a hereditary issue right? She's been very helpful with all his issues, but gets rather defensive too, thoughts?

01-02-2012, 04:12 PM	#1
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Luxating patella? Can it not cause problems? Not sure if I spelled that right, but my vet just found a luxating patella in Harley's rear left leg, during a general exam (new vet). We started agility training, and he isn't displaying any pain, but I just wanted to see what everyone's experiences are. Is it possible for him to be fine, and able to continue training? The vet said we need to monitor him, and that sometimes dogs can not be bothered by it. I'm also trying to figure out what to tell the breeder, cause this is a hereditary issue right? She's been very helpful with all his issues, but gets rather defensive too, thoughts? __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!