I just realized this is a Breeder forum. I had read somewhere that X-ray would show if the Luxating Patellar was from trauma but I read somewhere else that the only way to tell was during surgery to see if there were torn ligaments. Does anyone know for sure how to tell what it is caused by? My puppy was stepped on when he was small and I think it is very possible it could have been caused by trauma, I would really like to know, but she doesn't need surgery, she shows no signs now at all , doesn't limp, skip or anything. She is 18 months old and this happened about 4 months of age. She did limp at the time, but I can't remember what leg it was . I wasn't even thinking of Paxtellar being a problem. I also wanted to find out what are the risk of the Paxtellar in the puppies? If it is proved to be inherited? Would they possibly also have a mild case in which case shouldn't be a problem as a pet for my family members or would or could it be more severe? Don't bite my head off! I don't know thats why I am asking?
I have read as much as I can find about it, but alot of the information is confusing.
Thanks Nancy |