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cesar49 · 05-05-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lilstar63100

Thanx for the link. The vet told me it was a grade 2 but I've never noticed even the slightest sign. It was when she manipulated it that she noticed so I'm thinking its actually a grade 1?

I don't know...
but thank you so much for all the help and information

i am using a supplement of silica gel.. to prevent bone problems, and strengthen muscles... also using fish oil supplements from my vet..
hope i never have this problem..

navygirl76 · 05-13-2008, 07:22 AM

thanks for the great info! i was told recently by my vet that Teddy has "kneecaps that slip in and out" (both of his back legs have this) and that it was very mild. He is only over a year old, and i have never noticed any signs of discomfort or slipping myself (or anything off with his gait when we do our daily walks) so im guessing he is a stage I. I'm going to keep a good eye on him because he thinks he is a cat and likes to jump around everywhere! lol..

thanks for sharing this ladies!

Cati · 05-15-2008, 10:05 AM

Similiar situation, my newest addition just turned 1 year on May 12th and was diagnosed with a luxating patella approx. 3 weeks ago. My vet says it is genetic. This was missed by 3 other vets but it makes sense that is would be genetic because both of my girls have the same mother (different dads) and both have luxating patellas in both legs. My youngest is waiting on surgery now while the oldest has only a grade one that will not require surgery. My vet says sometimes it progresses and sometimes it doesn't but does not recommend surgery until it's clinically significant.

05-13-2008, 07:22 AM	#17
navygirl76 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 158	thanks for the great info! i was told recently by my vet that Teddy has "kneecaps that slip in and out" (both of his back legs have this) and that it was very mild. He is only over a year old, and i have never noticed any signs of discomfort or slipping myself (or anything off with his gait when we do our daily walks) so im guessing he is a stage I. I'm going to keep a good eye on him because he thinks he is a cat and likes to jump around everywhere! lol.. thanks for sharing this ladies! __________________ Proud U.S. Navy veteran! Mommy to Teddy, his cat sisters Layla and Salem and a bunch of fish

05-15-2008, 10:05 AM	#18
Cati YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 8	Luxating Patella Similiar situation, my newest addition just turned 1 year on May 12th and was diagnosed with a luxating patella approx. 3 weeks ago. My vet says it is genetic. This was missed by 3 other vets but it makes sense that is would be genetic because both of my girls have the same mother (different dads) and both have luxating patellas in both legs. My youngest is waiting on surgery now while the oldest has only a grade one that will not require surgery. My vet says sometimes it progresses and sometimes it doesn't but does not recommend surgery until it's clinically significant. __________________ I try to take 1 day at a time but sometimes several days attack me at once!