Can you tell me what is wrong with my dog’s leg in this photo?
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The photo shows patellar luxation, which can be medial or lateral and is common in small breeds like Poodle, Bichon, and Pomeranian, usually inherited.
It has four grades needing professional assessment. Grades 1 to 2 may be managed with medication, but progression to 3 to 4 is likely, so limit jumping and exercise and add chondroitin and glucosamine. At grade 3, consider trochlear reconstruction surgery to correct it.