A luxating patella in dogs is a fairly common orthopedic disease. But what do we mean by a luxating patella? And what does it mean for your dog if they have it? I’ve been a vet for eight years and ...

Dr. Byron Misseghers, a veterinary surgeon at Puget Sound Animal Hospital for Surgery in Kirkland, answer’s this week’s questions. Question: My dog has been diagnosed with luxating patellas. What does ...

Symptoms of luxating patella vary greatly with the severity of the condition. Your veterinarian can incidentally detect the condition during a routine physical examination when an unstable kneecap ...

If a dog suddenly runs on three legs and then returns to normal, it’s often dismissed as harmless. However, this typical ...