[Julia350]

I took Delilah to the vet this morning because she has been limping. I thought it was luxating patella or a sprain, but instead they told me that she doesn't have a kneecap on her right hind leg. Apparently, it's genetic. They told me that there isn't much that they can do... even if they refer us to an orthopedic doctor. The doctor said she will continue to limp but as long as she isn't in pain, it's okay. She is already showing signs of arthritis and you can tell from the x-ray that the large bone under the kneecap (I believe it's the Tibia) is starting to show some wear and is flattening out compared to the other one. They aren't going to give her NSAIDS until it's absolutely necessary.

I just can't believe we didn't know all this time. She turns 3 next month.

Have you ever heard of a dog that was born without a kneecap?