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[z06boy]

Originally Posted by racedoll

He tore his ACL and meniscus in his right knee last year and all we know that he did was jump off the bed. I'm sure it was a combination of things though over the years. The vets say when one goes the other will to within 6 months to 1 year, which it did. It doesn't help that he is older, 11½ years old but it could happen to one much younger. It is not limited to one breed or another either.

Poor pup...sorry to hear.

We have a Shiba and have been told to expect this...

Slipped Stifles (patellar luxation)
The patella (kneecap) is a small bone which guards the knee joint. The patella sits in a grove in the femur, and is held in place by a combination of ligaments and muscles. This bone can slip out of position due to injury, poor alingment, weak ligaments, or insufficient grove in the femur. Generally the dog will limp, carry the leg off the ground, or hop when running. If the problem is severe it can necessitate surgery.
Patellar luxation can be either hereditary or due to injury.