does anybody else have dogs with this and how does it happen
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The patella is one of the bones that make up the knee. Because it is not well protected by muscle it can be moved dramatically from its initial position and it doesn't "snap back" like a rubber band. This can happen to any dog, sometimes the smaller breeds are genetically prone. It can happen when they are playing, but it can also happen if they just twist the knee the wrong way getting up from a nap.
It can be painful and take a long time to heal, so trust your vets judgement on treatment.
http://ww.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c.
It is usually an inherited fault, where the kneecap either becomes dislocated or slips.
There are operations that may fix it though
Most luxating patella's are genetic. the parents weren't properly screened before they were bred and they passed the genes on to your baby. In many cases no treatment is required. However, in the cases where treatment is necessary it is usually a very successful surgery.
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