Im in the US. my vet sent him home with pain meds that i have to
give him everyday for atleast a week or until he starts feeling
better. I didn't even know he had something wrong until he went to
jump in the car and yelped in pain. I took him to the vet and thats
when i found out.
--- In [email protected], "DJH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Are you in the UK or the US? Here in the UK I've not heard of them
grading them. I have a bitch that has luxating patella in both back
legs but so far it doesn't bother her.My vet recommended leaving the
op until it gets to the stage where it is causing her pain.
> It IS hereditary so you can't breed from a bitch with it (which is
a bit of pain since my bitch was nearly £2000 (pounds not dollars)
and was supposed to be my foundation bitch).
> Personally I wish the breed has some sort of KC registered scheme
like the HD scoring scheme. It could be virtually eliminated with
time if only breeders would co operate
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jesscia
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:07 PM
> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Luxating Patella
>
>
> My little man just got diagnosed with luating patellas
yesterday. It's
> both of his back legs. I was wondering how common this is in
chihuahuas
> and how soon i need to have it corrected. the vet told me
yesterday
> that the sooner i get it done the better. thanks in advance for
all the
> advise!
>
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