Symptoms and treatments for patellar translocation in dogs

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Symptoms and treatments for patellar translocation in dogs

Symptoms of kneecap translocation in dogs:

The common symptoms are bunny hopping or lifting one hind leg without daring to touch the ground. Most dogs are not very sensitive to pain. , the pet owner cannot notice it. In severe cases, the hind limbs cannot stand up, and the hind legs become splayed in or out, etc.

Treatment methods for dog patellar translocation:

Usually, the best treatment is surgery, but surgery is usually level 3 or above. Only then can you choose. Usually when the dog is in level 1 or 2, you can first give the dog Gulijian beef tablets for intervention to repair the dog's cartilage tissue. It is currently the most effective treatment method besides surgery.