My blog dislocated patellahi any one got any info on dislocated knee caps in staffies the last few days tys knee has been dislocating ive took him vets and hes in for xrays today missing him like mad they seem to think hell need a operation in the end so just wondered if any one had been through this or got any inf on it thanks kat Comments 11 Feb 2010 14:30 Hi Kat.....here´s a link that will give you good info on this common condition. http://thepitstop.forums3.com/health-nutrition-f29/understanding-luxating-patella-t74.html My sister in law has a Staffie that had this problem with both of her knee´s when she was quite young too....eventually,she had to have surgery,but it was the best thing that they ever did for her.....she came it through it very well and is living out her veteran years fine and dandy....yes,she get´s a bit stiff in the colder damper clime´s from time to time and sometime´s has to have some medication from the vet and regular check ups but she is good and well and live´s a great active life. I hope that helps. 11 Feb 2010 14:13 yes this happened awhile ago his xray came back fine he was put on anti infflamotorys and his knee has now only dislocated one more time in last year i also stop going to the trainer who pinned him to the floor the day before my troubles began |