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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I suggest you get a second opinion from a board certified orthopedic surgeon. The problem is that with years of having that kneecap sliding in and out, they are more prone to cruciate ligament tears. That is why most surgeons recommend surgery on puppies with LP...to avoid that wear and tear.
No, vets, don't force these things and make them worse. They slide easily usually because there isn't a deep enough groove or there is some issue with the bones.
Interesting the breeder says it was an accident...that is possible but if her puppies are coming up with LP, she may just be using that as an excuse. Who knows. If you don't know the lineage, perhaps you should find out about it if you really want to know. It isn't just the parents that should be looked at. |
I have recently learned this too...I went to 3 other vets for a second opinion and 2 out of 3 said surgery because this doesn't go away and it doesn't get "better". The other said since they are small house dogs and don't get a lot of activity he would let it go till she shows symptoms....which NOW that I know THIS information I TOTALLY disagree with! Why let their little bones , ligaments and cartilage wear down over time and probably cause more problems and complications not to mention increasing discomfort and pain. You have to feel they're knee caps pop when you lift them. Walking with knee caps popping in and out wears down the precious cartilage that feeds that joint lubricant. Thank goodness Zoey only had slight wear and will heal. She was graded a 3 and 4...and she was 3 in May.....I only wish my own vet was more adament about going to the ortho surgeon sooner. Plus please note you have youth on your side right now...all it took was one little mishap on Zoeys leg to send me running to the ortho.....and she was lucky it didn't tear a ligament since her legs were twisted from the kneecap displaced.....but a fierce and sudden gust of wind came thru with a front and blew the door along with its anchor onto Zoeys leg . Shoving her sideways and popping her off the door ledge. She suffered severe scrapes , her leg was sideways , and she couldn't stand on it for 24 hours....
Please do some research ....do a search on here for luxating patella.there is a lot of info...I am also glad I went with an ortho surgeon who does this all the time.
Good luck to you....