Chihuahua with a luxating patella on both hind legs (like teaka the famous chihuahua has as seen in the video above) When the patella luxates from the groove of the femur, it usually cannot return to its normal
The kneecap rests in a notch at the end of the thigh bone called the trochlear groove. If that notch is very shallow or uneven, it’s easier for the patella to slide out of place. Your ligaments are looser, making your joints more flexible and likely to dislocate. This is especially ...
Luxating patella.Species: DogBreed: boston terrierAge: 6-12 monthshello...my boston terrier(chelsea) just turned 12 months...for the past week i notice that she lifts her left back leg and can't walk on it...i gently felt it to see if there is any muscle cramp or joint dislocation...
A“trick knee” in your dog is caused by an inherited deformity in the bones that allow the kneecap to move from side to side (a luxating patella). Patellas (kneecaps) can luxate (move out of place) towards the dog’s body (medially) or away (laterally). The kneecap normally rides...