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So Jack (my jack russell) has been skipping on his back right leg when he walks. He's done it now for about 5 months or so, and just assumed he had stood in some gravel on his walks - which might have been irritating his pad.

New years day I decided that it was time to have it investigated and the vet diagnosed him with mild luxating patella. He has an xray booked in early Feb and if it needs to be operated on, the vet is doing it there and then for him.

But I'm absolutly petrified! First off; if it doesn't need to be operated on, what can I do to help him? He seems to be getting worse and we can't take him out for long with it. I have mentioned this to the vet and they said physiotherapy would help him. Secondly; has anyone ever had this for their dog? What was the outcome and how was your dog after?

Any advise would be appreciated, I'm going out of my mind!xxx


   
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