Comments on: Patellar Luxation: What you need to know about this knee problem in chihuahuas

By: Maureen Lennox

Maureen Lennox — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:10:29 +0000

Could someone please put on the form for the vet to fill in

By: Pam

Pam — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:51:46 +0000

,my chi has had both knees done on 6 th march . It’s been 24 days now , I still restrict him from jumping and running , although he really looks fine now , I have kept him in a cage since surgery only letting him out for a wee on a lead , and for cuddles on the settee with me . He settled well in the cage and doesn’t mind it , but now he is feeling better he wants to play , only a couple more weeks and he will be free ! Bless him

By: Lindsay Pevny

Lindsay Pevny — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 23:33:53 +0000

Thanks for the video, good to know what this looks like! Rarely, on walks, Matilda will randomly start limping for a few steps, then appear to get better, no whining or yelping. I was wondering if she was starting to develop luxating patella in one of her legs, we’ll continue our regular walks and hope it doesn’t worsen.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 00:48:42 +0000

Is this what my dog has? When me or my family touch her legs, she yelps like it hurts.

By: pickypat

pickypat — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 00:23:43 +0000

One of my chi’s has this problem in both rear legs-doesnt seem to slow him down-hes slim & very active-but it really does look weird when he stands up on his back legs…very bowed

By: jackie sullivan

jackie sullivan — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 03:15:58 +0000

my friend has a female 4 year old chi, that is way over weight 12 -14 pounds,she has luxating patella in one rear leg,vet says she needs surgery,okay but if she lost weight and took glucosaime would that help the problem with out surgery? also they say she has a liver problem so they feed her cooked chicken,could liver problem be caused by being over weight?

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 15:54:33 +0000

Does anyone have any suggestions or advice as to the care required after the knee surgery?
Thank you!

By: doe

doe — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:36:12 +0000

Is there a brace or wrap that will put patella knee problem back in place
?

By: Michelle And tiffi

Michelle And tiffi — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:02:00 +0000

I bought my Tiffi Chi when she was 6 mon old, previous owner said she was going to breed her buy decided she needed to down size so I bought her! I took her to the vets and they informed me my girl has this in both legs and my need surgery and she also has large open space in her skull, the vet told me if a pencil falls on head head she WIll die!! Tiffis not yet a yr old but she might need that surgery so I am glad to read how other babies are doing after it! I am very happy the breeber changed her mind I love my Tiffany!

By: Stacey chapman

Stacey chapman — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 21:52:13 +0000

Hi all, my chihuahua is about 1 year, about 3 months ago he had surgery on his knee as he has a luxating patella surgery went well and now he other one has popped out and we have to get surgery on that one it’s around 2 grand each leg. I will certainly reccomend your dog getting this done!

By: Marion Low

Marion Low — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:08:02 +0000

Oliver my 9 year old long haired chi has this problem. The vet want to operate and put a pin in his back leg. II am so worried, he is not a small boy – about 11 lbs, but not fat – has just has a bigger body than teacup types. Do I put his through this op??

By: misty

misty — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 23:29:06 +0000

i got my new chihuahua a few months ago she is 2 years old, i noticed a crooked leg, but she didnt seem bothered then i noticed when she ran it was lifted in the air, still no signs of discomfort, i took her to the vet he could pull the leg strait and pop it back in, said she could live with it or have surgery. she is 3lbs. so i was afraid of surgery, they reasured me that even small types of animals have surgery and the recovery would be quick, i want to fix her and chip her so im doing it all at once, i live in missouri so maybe thats why my vet said no more then $500 for knee and i didnt ask how much extra to add the other proceedures, but the cost for just a spay is $165 for my other chihuahua.

By: linda

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By: lorna

lorna — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:33:16 +0000

hi, my tcup chi is 1 yr old and 2lbs. our vet has said he cant have surgery as he is too small and it is pointless as will prob not work. some days he cant even move out of his cage but on others he is full of life. the bad days are starting to outwigh the good though and he is alreay on daily steroids. Does anyone know what is the best option for him? Some days i have to carry him outside tot oilet and he has started to be snappy around people, even our children as he is frightened.

By: delru

delru — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:15:38 +0000

Our chi had the surgery when she was less than a year old. Since then, there have been episodes of a snapping sound, she has limited movement and favors it a bit. after a day or so, she’s gets back to normal – until a few days ago. Now she’s yelping and has very limited mobility. This is in the same leg! Taking her to a different vet today to see what can be done. So sad!

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:03:24 +0000

MY 11 MONTH OLD CHI GRACIE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LUXATING PATELLA TWO DAYS AGO. HER VET SAID YESTERDAY THAT IF WE DO THE SURGERY, ITS LIKELY THE OTHER KNEE WILL POP OUT. GRACIE IS TOO ACTIVE, LOVES TO PLAY WITH THE CAT AND THE TWO OF THEM RUN AND JUMP TOO MUCH~ I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO.. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE SO APPRECIATED!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:09:15 +0000

Ever since I adopted my Chihuahua Chloe (now 19 month old), I’ve noticed that she limps quite often. Although she never seems to be in any pain whatsoever. I’ve taken her to the vet twice for checkups (the office we go to has to vets and she’s been checked by both) and have mentioned her limping and the vet always checks her hind legs but doesn’t seem to think there’s anything wrong other than her jumping off of places (which she rarely does because I don’t want her to get hurt). I’m not sure if I should get a third opinion or not. She isn’t a tea cup chihuahua, and her legs seem normal when she stands (not bowlegged). She’s a happy dog, and is very energetic most of the day, I’m not sure what to do.
Any suggestions?

By: Collette

Collette — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:15:46 +0000

I have 4 Chi’s and 2 of them have had the surgery. They did so much better after and the recovery time is not at all bad. I wouldn’t wait to get surgery as they can cause more damage to the tendons which will require a longer surgery to fix along with the knee. With that also the price goes up a little. I had 2 different places do the knee on my dogs and the price range can be from 1,100 to 2,500 for the surgery. I will tell you it is well worth it.

By: Adri

Adri — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:21:33 +0000

Hi all,
I think surgery is scary but it does helps… what causes pain is that the knee pops out, the surgery will stop that… if the legs are already twisted that won’t be corrected, but as I said, if teh vet prevents teh knee to pop out then you are helping your dog already, so when they run the knee won’t cause them the pain that is causing them know when it pops

By: Dixie

Dixie — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:38:58 +0000

I just adopted a rescue dog, approximately 3years old and he definitely has patellar luxation, I think it may be a bit more severe than is hown in the diagram, though. The left hind foot is also turned in. He walks bow legged, but he does not cry or anything, yet.
He can stand fully erect when he is curious about something, so i am thinking it is a birth defect that he has learned to live with. But if this is going to cause long-term suffering I think it would be best to address this situation as quickly as possible.
When they have had the surgery, are they catsed? How long does the recovery take and are there special exercises that they can do afterward to prevent this from reverting? Also, what is the success rate of this operation and is it worth it to put my new baby in such pain when he has already experienced a world of abuse in his very short life. He is already neutered (That is the one great thing about rescue pets) so he won’t be passing this on to future generations.