Patellar Luxation

Dog Health Problems - Symptoms of Patellar Luxation
There are varying degrees of patellar luxation that are graded depending on whether the patella is intermittently or constantly luxated. Symptoms may include:

• Intermittent Lameness
• Consistent lameness
• Bow-legged stance
• Reluctance to walk
• Reluctance to jump
• Holding a rear leg out to the side when walking

Dog Health Questions - Ages of Dogs susceptible to Patellar Luxation
The most susceptible ages are as follows:

• Medial luxation occurring in toy, miniature, and large breeds - can occur at any age
• Lateral luxation occurring in toy and miniature breeds - usually occurs in dogs between 5 to 8 years
• Lateral luxation occurring in large and giant breeds - usually occurs in dogs between 5 to 6 months