Sentences with phrase «kneecaps slipping»

Most dogs are born with the traits that will lead to their kneecaps slipping later in life.

Generally healthy little dogs, Norfolk Terriers sometimes suffer from allergies, heart disease, patellar luxation (kneecaps slipping out of place), and hip dysplasia.

Like many small dogs, they can also be prone to luxating patellas (kneecaps slipping out of place), and Legg - Calve Perthes disease (a degenerative hip disease).

The kneecap slips out of place leading to a short skip in the gait and if that is all that happens then no treatment is required.

Severity is determined how often the kneecap slips out of place, and how easily it slips back into the normal position.

Patellar luxation, also known as luxating patella and sub-luxated patella, occurs when the kneecap slips out of the groove that holds it into the femur.

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Sometimes your PWD's kneecap (patella) may slip out of place (called patellar luxation).

This is similar to a slipped kneecap in a human.

They can be prone to patellar luxation (slipping of the kneecap), and certain types of cancers.

Like many small dogs, Papillons can suffer from luxating patellas (kneecaps that slip out of place) and dental problems.

The most common health problems in Miniature Bull Terriers are deafness (common in white dogs), eye problems like lens luxation, and patellar luxation (kneecaps that slip out of place).

Like many small dogs, Miniature Pinschers can suffer from luxating patellas (kneecaps that slip out of place) and collapsing tracheas.

This is a hearty breed in general, but Pyrenean Shepherds can have trouble with slipped kneecaps, hip dysplasia, and retinal atrophy.

Luxating patellas are caused by a malformation of the knee joint which allows the kneecap to slip sideways off of the joint.

Like many small dogs, Maltese can suffer from luxating patellas (kneecaps that slip out of place) and collapsing tracheas.

Ligaments and tendon injuries — which can lead to hip dysplasia, collapsed trachea, slipped kneecap or even broken bones)

Havanese are also susceptible to juvenile cataracts, which can also impair vision, and luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), ear infections, tearstains, and dry skin.

Occasionally, the Finnish Spitz can develop hip dysplasia, patellar luxation (kneecaps that slip out of place), and epilepsy.

Patellar luxation is also commonly referred to as kneecap luxation, slipping patellas, slipped stifles or dislocation of the knee cap.

Sometimes referred to as a floating patella or slipping kneecap, the problem occurs when the kneecap moves from its normal position causing the dog to limp.

Some of the ailments that you should watch out for include Legg - Calve - Perthes disease, slipped kneecaps, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, dental problems, and eye problems.

Often one of the ridges is too short allowing the kneecap to slip to one side or the other.

If the kneecap can not slip back in place, though, the entire leg can come to be deformed from the abnormal weight - bearing that results.

Common Health Problems Frequent ailments of Pomeranians include slipped stifle, dislocated kneecaps, eye infections, heart problems, and skin disorders.

For example, poorly - bred Dalmatians can be unilaterally or bi-laterally deaf; Newfoundlands can have heart problems; Basenjis are susceptible to Fanconi syndrome, a kidney disease; Akitas and Poodles are among a handful of breeds susceptible to sebaceous adenitis, a skin disease; Collies may have Collie eye anomaly; toy breeds are susceptible to patellar luxation (slipping kneecaps); and some breeds have a higher frequency of particular types of cancer.

Like many other smaller breeds, Jack Russell Terriers can sometimes suffer from luxating patellas (kneecaps that slip out of place).

If the breed is also susceptible to elbow dysplasia, slipping kneecaps, von Willebrand's disease, eye abnormalities, or other diseases that can be detected by screening tests, the costs obviously multiply before the breeding can be done.

Hopefully, the patient will be able to slip the kneecap back where it belongs and be back to normal in only a few steps.

In fact, something has happened: the kneecap (or «patella») has slipped out of the smooth groove in which it normally rides up and down.

Common health issues in the Japanese Chin include luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), cataracts, and early - onset heart murmurs.

Generally healthy little terriers, Cairns can occasionally be prone to skin allergies, cataracts and other eye diseases, heart defects, thyroid problems, globoid cell leukodystrophy (a degenerative brain disease), von Willebrand's disease (a bleeding disorder), epilepsy, and joint problems like luxating patellas (kneecaps that slip out of place) and Legg - Perthes (a hip disease).

Lateral imbrication «tightens» the kneecap to the outside of the knee, also keeping the patella from slipping.

Because of their small bones, toy and miniature breeds are more likely to experience patellar luxation, the slipping or dislocation of the kneecaps.