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Originally Posted by GracieJane  I have already checked to see how many veterinary orthopedic surgeons are in the area. If she does have to have surgery, we will plan it for a time when we are not visiting small people or having them with us! Is she too young for the surgery, though? I tried googling it, but I couldn't get any good information. |
Our Bella was operated on at one year of age, about a month after she started experiencing severe symptoms, and she did great! However, I would consult with a vet about the best age for surgery. The articles that I have read indicate that irreversible changes leading to arthritis and bone damage can occur if severe luxating patella goes untreated for 1 or 2 years.