Sentences with phrase «luxating patellas before»

When dogs develop luxating patellas before the tibia has reached maturity, it is also possible for this lower point of attachment to shift inward — throwing off the entire joint alignment.

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Luxating patellas can be caused by injury or by unlimited jumping before the growth plates are closed.

These tiny dogs are thought to be 12 times more likely to have luxating patellas (MPL) than larger breeds; but they are often about three years old before their knees begin to lock up and owners become concerned.

We've had dozens of surgeries to repair luxating patellas for dogs before they were adopted and went on to live normal lives in their forever homes.»