Pomeranian with luxating patella

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brendabhatia@yahoo.com - 26 Apr 2006 01:30 GMT

Hi there-

I have a four and a half year old pomeranian who has a luxating patella
in both of her hind legs. When she was a puppy we had the problem
corrected by surgery. However, from time to time she will have
"attacks" that last for about 10 minutes. The attacks consist of her
shaking and not being able to move freely; her rear legs seem to be in
'lock' position. Her mouth is shut tight and she seems to be in pain
(her tail is also down..if we keep her in the ground to make her
walk..it appears she is having pain/problems). It usually happens when
there are changes in the temperature (when the a/c turns on in the
summers or in the winters when the heater turns off...). In the winters
we do protect her by ensuring a nice cushy sweater, but Houston summers
do not warrant the same! Please advise and diagnose this to the best of
your ability. If you need more information please feel free to email me
back at brendabhatia@yahoo.com

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Sharon - 26 Apr 2006 03:43 GMT

>The attacks consist of her
> shaking and not being able to move freely; her rear legs seem to be in
> 'lock' position. Her mouth is shut tight and she seems to be in pain
> (her tail is also down..if we keep her in the ground to make her
> walk..it appears she is having pain/problems).

Does she fall down? Has the vet ruled out neurological involvement?

>Please advise and diagnose this to the best of
> your ability.

Can't diagnose to any ability over the 'net, but I'd be interested to see
what the vets here think.

-Sharon

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brendab - 26 Apr 2006 04:05 GMT

She doesn't fall down , whenever this happens to her she whimpers in
pain. Thanks again for your help!

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Deborah, DVM - 26 Apr 2006 12:40 GMT

I guess I don't understand.....was the luxation corrected or does she still
have it? Have you taken her to your vet?

Patellar luxation doesn't usually cause pain. Yes, they can "lock up" a leg
for a few minutes, but it doesn't usually hurt. Hip problems might hurt, or
more likely a back problem (like a disk protruding). Either of those would
need to be evaluated by your vet. It could also be totally unrelated, and
be something like stomach pain!

I'd recommend getting her seen so you know what you are dealing with.

Deborah, DVM

> Hi there-
>
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> your ability. If you need more information please feel free to email me
> back at brendabhatia@yahoo.com

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Pomeranian with luxating patella