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Can I prevent my dog's patellar luxation? What are my options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 7 years and 1 month old | 16 lbs

How can I pervent patellar luxation in my Dog?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on July 30th, 2019

Hi there. There isn't really a way to prevent it - either your dog has luxating patellas, or he doesn't. If he has a low-grade patellar luxation, it can sometimes be managed with joint supplements and/or anti-inflammatory medication to help minimize problems. Higher-grade patellar luxations generally need surgical repair.

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