A luxating patella in dogs is a fairly common orthopedic disease. But what do we mean by a luxating patella? And what does it mean for your dog if they have it?
I’ve been a vet for eight years and I’ve worked alongside specialists at two orthopedic clinics, so I’ve seen my fair share of luxating patellas. I also have a terrier, Pixie, who has patella problems but thankfully hasn’t needed surgery yet. I’ve just taken precautions to keep her as comfortable as possible (like getting her on the best joint supplement for dogs) and I’ll keep monitoring her for signs her patella needs operating on.
