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YorkieCrazyFool · 11-29-2006, 04:53 PM

Hello

The problem that you are talking about is called Luxating Patellas. Unfortunately it is a very common problem for Yorkies. My 5 year old Male has Grade III Luxating Patellas & will have to have surgery, soon.

I work for a place called The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Our website is: http://www.offa.org & here's our section on Patella Luxation: http://www.offa.org/patluxinfo.html

You can find out a lot of information here, or your welcome to call & speak to the Veterinarian that I work for. His name is Dr. Keller & our phone # is: 1-800-442-0418.

I hope this helps. Have a great night!

11-29-2006, 04:53 PM	#3
YorkieCrazyFool Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 226	Hello The problem that you are talking about is called Luxating Patellas. Unfortunately it is a very common problem for Yorkies. My 5 year old Male has Grade III Luxating Patellas & will have to have surgery, soon. I work for a place called The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Our website is: http://www.offa.org & here's our section on Patella Luxation: http://www.offa.org/patluxinfo.html You can find out a lot of information here, or your welcome to call & speak to the Veterinarian that I work for. His name is Dr. Keller & our phone # is: 1-800-442-0418. I hope this helps. Have a great night! __________________ Debbie Abby Max Minnie Lulu