My little chi/jrt mix started limping the other day and then it went away I thought at first he had something in his paw or his nail split anyway later that night he went to jump on the bed and didn't make it when he feel I heard the most awful yelping from the pain he was in.. it stopped and he once again started walking on it. Yesterday morning I immediately took him to the vet and he told me he has a luxating patella. He gave me anti inflammatorys and tramadol for the pain. When he steps on it the wrong way and it pops out it hurts him other than that he seems fine. I went out last night and bought stairs for the bed(which is a chore trying to get him and my yorkie to use), alos carrying him up and down my stairs, I plan on getting some joint rescue for him, and putting him on a diet he is at least 3-4 pounds over weight. If this all doesn't work the vet told me he'll need surgery
if anyone has any suggestion I am will to try anything. I would prefer him NOT to have surgery but if I have to I will.