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24 June 2011 - 6:58 pm
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Last summer, my 10 lb. pomeranian (Ernie) was attacked by a racoon who bit his back leg, resulting in a very bad break.  We had to amputate the leg and Ernie has done very well until just recently.  We go for 2-3 mile walks almost every day and Ernie still loves to play and chase after toys.

About a week ago, he chased a squirrel and something happened to his remaining back leg.  In describing it to my vet, she said it sounded like his knee had gone out - something called "luxating patella."  He is nine years old and has never had any problems with his knees (patella) before.

Following the first episode, he seemed to recover within just a few minutes and was again walking very normally.  Over the course of the last week, it has happened 3-4 more times, most recently this evening.

Since he only has one back leg, I know it has to take much more strain. Has anyone else had this problem with their tripawd? 

Thanks!

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24 June 2011 - 7:17 pm
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Sorry we missed you in the chat.Here's a post about Max, who needed multiple surgeries after becoming a tripawd:

When a Tripawd Needs Another Leg Surgery

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25 June 2011 - 9:54 pm
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Sounds like a trick knee.  My dog's a rear amp but he hasn't had any problems (yet) with his back leg.  Is Ernie in a lot of pain when it happens?

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27 June 2011 - 7:03 pm
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No he doesn't seem to have pain for the most part.

Two or three times he has "yipped" and sat down.  The other times he just sat down without a yip. Within 30 seconds, each time, he's back up, walking well and seemingly unconcerned.

I do not think it's serious unless it becomes frequent.  Since it's never happened before and has now happened probably six times in the last 10 days, it's somewhat concerning.  Somehow, I think he injured or pulled something when he chased that squirrel.  Hopefully, it will get better with time, instead of worse.

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27 June 2011 - 7:23 pm
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We hope it gets better too! Hopefully confinement and rest will do the trick. Please keep us posted.

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Thankfully, Ernie seems to be getting better.  His knee hasn't slipped out of joint for about 10 days now!  No more squirrel chasing for Ernie, though!

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