Patellar Luxation is when a dogs knee bone slips out of place due to a small dent in the bones. My vet said our dog has that but it’s so minimal that it shouldn’t be an issue. Today he went to the dog park and he ran a bunch. (He’s gone before and ran a lot too) But today, a few hours after coming home, he started to fully limp and not use/lift his same leg with the Luxation. We have never seen him do that before. I’m trying to find out more info from similar problems in other peoples dogs in order to know what’s the next best move. And don’t comment “take him to the vet”, because obviously. But vets need appointments made, and aren’t always having time slots open every day.
Lorraine2021-01-08T08:44:38Z
This could well be a ruptured cruciate ligament as a dog with a luxating patella has a very unstable knee and it often leads to too much movement in the joint and the fraying and eventual rupture of the cruciate.
VETS for diagnoses if he isn't putting the foot down and make sure he does no jumping and running and so no walks and onlead to the garden for toiletting and that's it. If it is what I think it could be then movement can also destroy the meniscus as well.
Keep him really calm and see if he puts the foot down within the next few hours. Whatever happens here his exercise must be restricted from now on.
Then you need to call now for an appointment & take the soonest appointment available. Only a Vet can help you now. There are no Vets on this site & no one, not even a Vet can examine your dog online.
The ONLY person who can help is the VET, so phone and get an appointment as nothing is going to change and the dog will continue to be in pain until you do
Luxation is seen in sterilized dogs and especially smaller breeds and mixes. Don't let him jump down from furniture or try to go down steps. Stop him and carry him. Rest is best, so encourage him to have lots of crate time.
That would be hard to determine. He could just be sore or have suffered another injury. If the dog doesn't seem to be in serious pain at the moment, just wait to see what happens (pain and limp continue) and make a decision from there.