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 ...

Luxating patella The patella (kneecap) is a small almond-shaped bone located between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone), at the knee joint. The patellar tendon attaches on the tibial ...

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 ...

Q Our family is debating whether to have an elective surgical procedure done on our year-and-a-half-old minpin. Our veterinarian diagnosed luxating patellas on two of our dog’s knees dating back to ...

With the help of 'My Pet's Brace,' custom knee braces are giving dogs the freedom to run and play again. Knee ruptures are one of the most common injuries in dogs leaving our furry friends unable to ...