LPs can be genetic or environmental. By x-rays, vets will be able to determine if it is environmental (due to scarring on the x-rays) or if it's genetic (no scarring and how the ligaments are attached to the knee cap).
From what I understand, environmental rarely get up to a 3 or a 4...those are usually (not 100% of the time) genetic.
OP, get your reports ready and get the x-rays done. Have your vet determine if this is genetic or otherwise. Also, I'd get a second opinion and have all documentation on hand.
Best of luck. |