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Mykah started limping about a month ago and yes the vet knew but when we went in he was all right. Isn't that the way it goes.

Well it has steadily gotten worst to where he would sleep about all day and if he got up he walked a few steps and laid down with us taking him to eat and drink.

We went back to the vet yesterday and what he has is his knee cap is loose because the tendon or ligaments over the knee is loose and therefore he is bone against bone.

He is on 2 meds and if it comes right back they want to send him to a orphapedic surgeon(sorry about spelling). This of course is the last step.

They took x-rays to make sure it did not involve the hip.

Just wondered if anyone else had any experience in this area.

Sorry I am not on alot but this summer has been exhausting having both of my grandchildren who are typical sister and brother and I am going nuts...

Thanks again.

UPDATE:
His meds are done and has gone back to limping. I have been in contact with the breeder who has never had one of hers with this. We are sending her the info so she can also check into what he vet says. She used to work there and is willing to help us. Now that is special to us that she is willing for us to have a sleep over and she take Mykah to her vet if he needs surgery and if he is willing to do it. Not saying it is coming to that yet but we are very concerned about him.

Thanks for letting me share his health issues. I hope things get back to normal so I can be on more. Watching both grandchildren for 10 hr a day x 5 days a week is exhausting to say the least.

Thanks for your prayers for him and love. It shows.

Oh Paula, I'm so sorry this has happened to Mykah. I have abs (olutely no knowledge of the problem (have never even heard of it) but please do let us know how he does. Hope things calm down for you when the kids start back to school - we miss you around here!

I do try and read some of it at times but far and few between. Mykah I hope gets better real soon. Right now it is all I can do to keep up with the kids. Jennifer kind of uses me these days. GRRR. I work 10+ hrs while she works 8. I watch them so she can go walking. I guess that was before I found out. Anyway it has not been the best summer.

All the rest of the pets are doing well. Dakotah has now completed both puppy and intermediate classes and will begin his advanced class which is geared towards therapy dogs which is what I want to do. So there you have it...

Talk later and will let you know how Mykah does. Right now he is missing somewhere in this house. He usually is on his perch by me but he is mad at us for taking him to the vet. We come near and he leaves.

Got to run as one of the babies is awake now.

Did your vet mention luxating patella? That's a problem in the knees that I think is more common in dogs but can occur in cats. I hope the medication does the trick and Mykah doesn't have to have the surgery.

Luxating patella sounds like the tentative diagnosis based on the description. If that is it, it is good to know the name so that you can Google for more information.

(08-11-2010 03:24 PM)Edie Wrote: [ -> ]Did your vet mention luxating patella? That's a problem in the knees that I think is more common in dogs but can occur in cats. I hope the medication does the trick and Mykah doesn't have to have the surgery.

That was exactly my thought too when I read Paula's description of the problem - luxating patella is known to be hereditary - therefore breeders have to test their dogs here.

According to german vets luxating patella is known with cats too and it is recessive hereditary - there are different grades for the severity: grade I + II - the knee cap can be manipulated manually to go back to it's place; grade III + IV are more severe and surgery is recommended.

I have found reports of this with different cat breeds: Main Coon, British Shorthair, Bengal - but also with moggies.

As with many conditions, luxating patella can be inherited or otherwise genetic, but may not be. In any event, if it is diagnosed, then the breeder needs to be advised to be on the lookout for a genetic issue in her cats. It is not a condition that has gotten much comment in Ragdolls.

That sounds familar but not sure if that is what it is called. I do know she said it was not something inheirted but it is usually seen in toy breed of dogs. I think I may call and ask what the name was.

Thanks everyone

My 4lb Chihuahua has luxtating patella. It is very painfull when his knee pops out. He generally pops it back in himself. It is very important to keep their weight down beacuse this can really make a differance with pain control.

As far as Chico he has surgery in his future but for know it takes care of itself. Weight management was a big issue ( usually is for chihuahua's) and now that he is lean and trim his knee very rarely pops. When it does we all hear about it.

I hope Mykah feel better soon. An anti inflamitory helped Chico in the begining.

Having had a dog with it, it does sound like luxating patella. Just wanted to say that I hope you get a provisional diagnosis along with good treatment options soon for Mykah!! I also have a certified therapy dog and nothing can be as rewarding, congrats on your work so far with Dakotah