I'm glad you got a second opinion. We don't know much about the fluxuating patella thing, but hopefully it will heal on its own and you won't need to have surgery.
Star Hunter on Jul 30 at 08:16 PM
This seems to be a common ailment on dogs. I know several that have this problem. I hope you heal up soon and need nothing done.
Melissa on Jul 30 at 08:59 PM
I guess it's common in most small breeds, especially Eskimos. She's a jumper and she loves to dance on her hind legs, which is trait of Eskies.
Keeping her immobile and on a leash in her own yard is going to be hard for her, but she is using her leg more and more
Perl on Jul 30 at 09:18 PM
Perl had a very slight ACL tear along with a slightly torn meniscus; she was still using her leg, though favoring it. Just an FYI. So it's possible that there is a tear, but a very slight one.
Melissa on Jul 31 at 08:33 AM
The Vet did mention that, but as long as I'm strict on keeping her movements limited, it can heal reasonably well. That's proving to be the hardest part. She has so much energy that she just wants to run every where, and jump up and down the stairs. The vet we went to Tuesday did a more thorough exam of the leg, and watched her for about 10-15 minutes to see how she walked on it. Of course after the shots, she just wanted to hide under the chair. The emergency vet made it sound like she needed surgery right away if she was going to walk again.
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Colton on Jul 30 at 05:14 PM