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Old 10-27-2010, 09:26 PM   #1
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Hey, I just had my dog in for knee surgery. I had to have both knee caps put back wear they belong. They kept coming out of the joint. I have had pits in the past and never had any problems with them. I know that they are prone to hip problems. But are bad knees a problem too or is it just my dog.
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Old 10-27-2010, 09:32 PM   #2
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Yes they can have knee and joint problems. Let me get you some info. Be right back
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Old 10-27-2010, 09:34 PM   #3
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Hey, I just had my dog in for knee surgery. I had to have both knee caps put back wear they belong. They kept coming out of the joint. I have had pits in the past and never had any problems with them. I know that they are prone to hip problems. But are bad knees a problem too or is it just my dog.
I HAVE heard of hip and cruciate problems in Pit Bulls and Am Stafs -- fairly common, actually.

But not KNEES so much. But, with the rampant breeding going on, I'm not surprised to see continued orthopedic problems.

A dog CAN be checked for patellar problems (it's just a joint manipulation) and this should probably be done whenever one is sedated for a hip x-ray.

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Old 10-27-2010, 09:35 PM   #4
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What did your vet charge per knee?
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Old 10-27-2010, 09:46 PM   #5
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It sounds like your dog had a Luxating Patella. Does that sound familiar at all?

Many breeds can have this problem not just APBTs. And with more and more irresponsible bad breeding, you are going to see more and more of this.

Now sure how reliable this info is but it gives a good diagram if anything.

http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/patella.htm


Some things you can do to help your dog. Manage your dogs weight, don't let your dog become overweight. That can make the joint problems worse and more painful. Warm your dog up before exercise. Basically don't just jump into vigorous exercise with warming up.

These things can help.
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Old 10-27-2010, 09:52 PM   #6
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My old girl had a luxating patella. But she also had a mess of other health problems including disc disease, hip dysplasia, and Inflammed Colon Disease, amongst others. We never did the surgery for her because her other problems made the surgery not worth it. Health problems aren't entirely common in well bred APBT's but can be in BYB or otherwise poorly bred specimens of the breed, unfortunately. My poor old girl was a rescue dog, and the vet thought probably poor breeding and the condition she was in before I got her were both contributing factors to her bad health.
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Old 10-27-2010, 11:26 PM   #7
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Not sure of how much it would help, but you could look into glucosamine and chondroitin supplements, they're good for joints. In addition to that I give vitamin C, which acts as an anti inflammatory. (I own a Saint Bernard, so joint health is a big concern of mine)
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Old 10-28-2010, 02:50 AM   #8
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This is totally irrelevant probably, but could you post a picture of your dog, I am sure if the dog is a bit overweight or anything that could make things worse right?
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