Whether your dog has a luxating patella or you’re just curious about what a luxating patella in dogs is, our vet has the answers.

Luxating patella is a progressive condition in duration, often becoming more frequent or eventually continual. In small dogs, some cats and young puppies with severe medial luxating patella, the ...

In layman’s terms a “luxating patella” is a knee cap that dislocates to either side of its normal central position over the knee.

All dogs affected by patellar luxation benefit from weight control, exercise restriction and appropriate use of pain medications. Acupuncture and laser therapy are also useful for pain control.

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