Luxated Patella??
Here at work, I heard Jimmy (age 5; Mini Aussie and Mini Poodle cross) whimper, and saw him standing, but his right rear leg was off the ground and looked like he was "sitting". He hobbled over to me...
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Jumping and rapid direction changes while running. The pogo stick behavior and jumping increase the likelihood of other stifle injuries - torn ACL and/or cartilage.
The initial luxation is most painful as it involves tearing/stretching of ligaments, usually lateral collateral with medical luxation - the most common. If these don't heal or tighten up, it becomes a chronic condition.
And yes, poodles (all sizes smaller than standard) seem to be more prone.
Doug, DVM
The initial luxation is most painful as it involves tearing/stretching of ligaments, usually lateral collateral with medical luxation - the most common. If these don't heal or tighten up, it becomes a chronic condition.
And yes, poodles (all sizes smaller than standard) seem to be more prone.
Doug, DVM
