One of our Cavaliers has a bum knee. Cyber is 6 and has a medial luxating patella. Given the degree of knee sensitivity the vet says it is possible there is some ACL damage also. Our vet has prescribed rest and aspirin so that the irritation can subside. Then he wants to check the knee again to evaluate the ACL issue. Cyber is not over weight; he is average height and weighs 15.5 pounds.
Cyber�s symptoms seem odd, but they are consistent. He can (and does darn it) stand on his rear legs to beg for dinner, treats, to greet people, etc. He can and does leap on to the porch with a running start - this is a 26 inch height. If he attempts to jump on a chair, couch, bed, (20 inch height) etc. without a running start he is in obvious discomfort and yelps. Sometimes this lasts for a second or two, sometimes for 30 to 60 seconds. He may end up on the floor or be half way up with his front paws on the chair, bed, etc. There does not seem to be any lameness and I don't detect the pain/discomfort continues after the yelping stops. I am interested in getting information on two items regarding Cyber�s knee. #1 How common is this discomfort or pain Cyber has with luxating patellas? #2 If anyone has had a small dog who had an ACL problem, particularly with a patella problem, I would appreciate being contacted privately. Thank you and have a nice day. ______________ Gordon Potter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nashville, TN 37215 USA ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
