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Anyone familiar with patellar luxation?

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  • nala121498N

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and wanted to see if anyone else's B girl or boy has had this condition. I understand it's fairly common to the breed and my little girl has been having symptoms on and off for a bit. The vet examined her in May again and said she may have to have surgery, sadly. She seems to be favoring it quite a bit in the last 24 hours and I think I'm going to have to take her today or tomorrow. I've been looking online, but haven't had much specific information about Basenjis and their recovery, etc. I know my little escape artist works her way around a clown collar and I am very concerned about TRYING to keep her calm and inactive (LOL), as if that's possible!!
    Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Sharon & Nala

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