[Karrie]

I can only share my personal experience.

Bailey was diagnosed with level 1 in her puppy check ups. At 8 mos. we noticed her limp a few times then took her to the vet. The vet confirmed that she was still a level one, but that if I was worried, I could consider surgery. I was releived that her limp was not Legg Perthes - so I decided to deal with the issue after the holidays.

Oddly, after the vet visit, Bailey never limped again!! Her level hasn't escalated either. My sister has a terrier mix with LP as a puppy and she grew out of it. I'm not saying that I'm out of the woods yet - as it may worsen as Bailey gets older (she's 2 yo right now); but I am relieved that for the moment, it is better. I wouldn't breed a dog with a known defect - jmo.

According to my vet, jumping off the furniture does not aggravate LP; however, running the fence line (stop/go) and going up/down stairs can make a knee cap slip.

Good luck and best wishes!!