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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images) Patellar luxation in dogs is a medical condition that causes the kneecap to slip ...

Luxating patella is a progressive condition in duration, often becoming more frequent or eventually continual. In small dogs, some cats and young puppies with severe medial luxating patella, the rear ...

We don’t think about them too often, but our kneecaps are an important part of the hinge joint that is the knee. They protect our joint and direct the forces of our quad muscles. Kneecaps also are a ...