Luxated Patella
Well, it has happened... We are experiencing something new with our Bella. All these years having pets and this is new to me. I took her to the vet yesterday after noticing that she was limping quite...
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HeyJude wrote:
I think my Gunner has LP and I have been giving him Dasuquin MSM and some other supplements with coconut oil. I haven't had him diagnosed yet, but noticed with the supplements and having stairs to get on and off of my chair he is doing much better. My concern is he is only 10 months old! How do they diagnose it, does it require anything more than an x-ray?
Often time X-Rays are not necessary to diagnose patellar luxation. A physical exam with palpation of the knee will reveal if the knee cap is dislocated or can be dislocated with digital pressure. The X-Rays will aid in evaluating the stage of luxation and conformation of the knee.
At 10 months old, I'd advise to get him in to a vet as there are several developmental bone problems that should be ruled out as they can present life long problems. Addressing them at this age can reduce the life time impact.
Doug, DVM
