Untreated patellar luxation in dogs may cause bone healing misalignment and lameness in the dog. Therefore, when a dog's patella is dislocated, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital promptly. First, let the doctor palpate, and then conduct a DR X-ray examination of the dislocated area to determine whether the dislocation requires surgical treatment.
Untreated patellar luxation in dogs may cause bone healing misalignment and lameness in the dog. Therefore, when a dog's patella is dislocated, the owner needs to take the dog to the pet hospital promptly. First, let the doctor palpate, and then conduct a DR X-ray examination of the dislocated area to determine whether the dislocation requires surgical treatment.
If surgical treatment is not required, splinting will suffice. During the recovery period, the dog needs to be fed calcium-rich food or calcium tablets.
After the early stage of patellar luxation in dogs, it can return to normal under the correction of a veterinarian, and it can be maintained for a period of time. However, when some dogs develop to an advanced stage, they cannot be restored through correction. At this time, it is best to undergo surgical treatment.
