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cnjarosz · 03-05-2008, 07:34 AM

My little guy has stage one luxating patellas in both back legs... I have read that jumping makes it worse. If you are standing up he will just hop away on his hind legs.... should I not let him do this?

4doggiemama · 03-05-2008, 10:31 AM

If you post this in the Sick & Injured / Emergencies Talk section you might get some responses. My 3 lb. senior has LP and has had surgery on one knee. The other is a "might." Jumping off of couches or beds are not good ideas. I have ramps for mine. Stairs also work well. Good luck.

KathyinCali · 03-05-2008, 11:30 AM

Just want to say hello and welcome

There are a lot of members here dealing with the same as you are so I know you will get a lot of support and advice...

Yorkiedaze · 03-05-2008, 11:36 AM

Walking would be a good way to help and also gluclosamine chondroitin (people formula) Generally surgery isn't done unless it becomes a grade 3.
Don't let him do a lot of jumping. These guys are good at doing that, and almost impossible to stop and is why most small breeds do have this problem.

03-05-2008, 07:34 AM	#1
cnjarosz Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 14	luxating patellas My little guy has stage one luxating patellas in both back legs... I have read that jumping makes it worse. If you are standing up he will just hop away on his hind legs.... should I not let him do this?

03-05-2008, 10:31 AM	#2
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	If you post this in the Sick & Injured / Emergencies Talk section you might get some responses. My 3 lb. senior has LP and has had surgery on one knee. The other is a "might." Jumping off of couches or beds are not good ideas. I have ramps for mine. Stairs also work well. Good luck. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

03-05-2008, 11:30 AM	#3
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Just want to say hello and welcome There are a lot of members here dealing with the same as you are so I know you will get a lot of support and advice... __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

03-05-2008, 11:36 AM	#4
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Walking would be a good way to help and also gluclosamine chondroitin (people formula) Generally surgery isn't done unless it becomes a grade 3. Don't let him do a lot of jumping. These guys are good at doing that, and almost impossible to stop and is why most small breeds do have this problem.