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Sydney'sMom · 08-02-2005, 09:16 AM

I took Syd to the vet this weekend. I posted before that she had injured her back leg on July 4th. Well a month had elapsed and she was still limping every once and awhile. I just switched vets so this was the first time that Syd had seen the new vet.

The good news is that my new vet is awesome.

The bad news is that Sydney's back knees (both sides) are sliding back and forth and coming dislocated and relocated when she walks. I know that this is a part of the breed and that it is very common.

Do any of you have experience with this that you can share? The vet told me to start her on Glucosamine (sp?) and that she needs to swim for 10 minutes 2 times a week. We had our first swimming lesson on Saturday...in the bathtub.

It just seems so horrable that she has this problem already...she's only 8 months.

JCarlson2004 · 08-02-2005, 09:36 AM

It sounds like your dog has luxated patella (dislocation of the knee cap). My Codie had this problem but since the operation he's doing GREAT!

Sydney'sMom · 08-02-2005, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

It sounds like your dog has luxated patella (dislocation of the knee cap). My Codie had this problem but since the operation he's doing GREAT!

Yes that's what it is...I just didn't want to try to spell luxated.

The vet said no surgery unless she is constantly limping (3 out of 5 days). Right now she is limping once a week at most. The water thearpy is supposed to help strengthen the muscles/tendons that hold the knee cap in place. I'm glad to hear that surgery worked well for Codie. It's nice to know that that is always an option if needed in the future.

Julz · 08-02-2005, 09:42 AM

Yes, sounds like luxating patella. If she got it from an injury, it will be more probmatic (sp?), anyway, you will have more problems. If she was born with it, it is considered Level 1 and you may never see problems with Level 1. The small breeds such as Toy Poodles, Chi's, Yorkies, and one other breed are very prone to it. Not all vets check for it when the original owner takes them for the check up. Hope all goes well for her and you!

JCarlson2004 · 08-02-2005, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sydney'sMom

Yes that's what it is...I just didn't want to try to spell luxated.

The vet said no surgery unless she is constantly limping (3 out of 5 days). Right now she is limping once a week at most. The water thearpy is supposed to help strengthen the muscles/tendons that hold the knee cap in place. I'm glad to hear that surgery worked well for Codie. It's nice to know that that is always an option if needed in the future.

I had trouble spelling it too!

Codie was limping every day - so we had to do his surgery right away. Good luck with your baby!

Olivier · 08-02-2005, 10:15 AM

Gioia have this problem with her knees , but she is not limping yet . The vet told me that it is better to wait before having surgery .

08-02-2005, 09:16 AM	#1
Sydney'sMom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 517	Knees I took Syd to the vet this weekend. I posted before that she had injured her back leg on July 4th. Well a month had elapsed and she was still limping every once and awhile. I just switched vets so this was the first time that Syd had seen the new vet. The good news is that my new vet is awesome. The bad news is that Sydney's back knees (both sides) are sliding back and forth and coming dislocated and relocated when she walks. I know that this is a part of the breed and that it is very common. Do any of you have experience with this that you can share? The vet told me to start her on Glucosamine (sp?) and that she needs to swim for 10 minutes 2 times a week. We had our first swimming lesson on Saturday...in the bathtub. It just seems so horrable that she has this problem already...she's only 8 months. __________________ Holly & Sydney visit me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?160307

08-02-2005, 09:36 AM	#2
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	It sounds like your dog has luxated patella (dislocation of the knee cap). My Codie had this problem but since the operation he's doing GREAT! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

08-02-2005, 09:42 AM	#4
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	Yes, sounds like luxating patella. If she got it from an injury, it will be more probmatic (sp?), anyway, you will have more problems. If she was born with it, it is considered Level 1 and you may never see problems with Level 1. The small breeds such as Toy Poodles, Chi's, Yorkies, and one other breed are very prone to it. Not all vets check for it when the original owner takes them for the check up. Hope all goes well for her and you!

08-02-2005, 10:15 AM	#6
Olivier Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,999	Gioia have this problem with her knees , but she is not limping yet . The vet told me that it is better to wait before having surgery .