Nothing is EVER calm around here!🌟 Scouty’s Journey with a Luxating Patella 🌟Our sweet little redhead Havanese, Scouty, is taking some time off her paws after being diagnosed with a grade 3 luxating patella. For those unfamiliar, a luxating patella occurs when the kneecap slips out of place, and it’s a condition that’s quite common in small breeds like Havanese, Yorkies, Pomeranians, and Chihuahuas.Luxating patellas are graded from 1 to 4:1️⃣ Grade 1: The kneecap can be slipped out but goes back in place on its own.2️⃣ Grade 2: The kneecap dislocates and needs manual adjustment to pop back in3️⃣ Grade 3: The kneecap is out of place most of the time but can be manually adjusted.4️⃣ Grade 4: The kneecap is permanently dislocated and can’t be manually adjusted.In many cases, luxating patellas can be managed without surgery, especially in the earlier grades, with treatments like rest, anti-inflammatory medication, and physical therapy. However, since Scouty is already at grade 3, we’re keeping all options on the table, including surgery if needed. We’re also exploring alternative therapies, like a promising plasma injection therapy discussed last year in the Journal of Veterinary Science.And yes, she’s in a stroller right now to rest her leg, and we did get a few amused stares on our walk today, but no shame here! Strollers aren’t just for pampering—they’re practical, especially when our pups need some extra care. We all needed to get out and enjoy life, and Scouty came back in much better spirits, which is what matters most.We will be doing a surgical consult in the coming weeks, as luxating patellas can leave our pups prone to additional injuries and arthritis down the road. If you’ve got any experience here, please share! This is a very new journey for us. #SmallDogLife #LuxatingPatella #DogStroller #smalldogcoach #HavaneseLove #AlternativeTherapies #ridogtrainer
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