When Dolly was approximately 20 months old, I heard a huge commotion between Dolly & Desi – wasn’t sure what had happened but they were going at it with each other. A week or so later I realized what happened. Dolly was laying under a blanket on the bed and Desi (perhaps 6 months old) was jumping and playing. I guess he jumped on top of her. Her knee would not stay to the middle and everytime the vet gently pushed it back to the center, it fell back out again. The specialist came to our vet’s office and did the surgery. He called me when he was done and said that her other knee was grade 1 and we should wait on that one. She did very well after surgery, and after a certain point we had to do exercises to move the joint and build up the muscles. Last year she had some pain in the winter from the cold, but this year I don’t see anything that is bothering her with the knee.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lynda Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 8:28 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] ACL/Lux Patella Just wondering how many of you have/had leg/knee/elbow issus with your chi's? And if so - what was the age of onset/injury? Charlotte - so bold, so swift, graceful as a gazelle with the agility of an Australian Shepherd....I worry... She has no current problems - but as an over-worrier - I just wanted to ask... Thanks, Lynda
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