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our maltese has medial patella luxation. He squats and shivers up to three times per day. It is getting worse. Is surgery the only answer. he has been on a non-steroid anti-inflamatory. When his events occur, I caress him lift him from floor slightly and try to massage from is hips downward to re-assert the patella. sometimes with success sometimes without.

Submitted: 20 days and 11 hours ago via PetPlace.
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Pet's Gender: Male
Pet's Age: 8

Already Tried:
massage durin event and non-steroid anti inflamatory (met cap, i tink it is called)

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Thanks for the question XXXXXXXXXXX.

While I cannot diagnose this over the internet I can tell you the following :

With this condition you only have two real options, one being rest plus pain relief such as Metacam when there is an episode. The other option as you are aware is surgery.

Quite frankly if the conservative approach is not working and your dog is in frequent pain then the way to is surgery, you have no other options.

Sorry I cannot suggest any other alternatives.

If I have not covered your question fully enough or you would like to ask more I will be online for the next hour or so and I will be at your disposal.

Scott Nimmo BVMS MRCVS

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Expert: Scott Nimmo BVMS, MRCVS
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Answered: 11/2/2009

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I have 28 years experience in all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery.

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