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Luxating patella (slipped kneecap)
Common in small breeds; the classic sign is skipping on three legs mid-run, then recovering.
🔍 Related symptoms
Typical symptoms ranked by diagnostic value — tap for the full symptom page
✅ Home-care checklist
- ✓Control weight, minimize jumping
- ✓Log how often it happens and how long it lasts
- ✓Ask your vet before joint supplements
🏥 When to see a vet
- ⚠Episodes becoming more frequent
- ⚠Limping that doesn't resolve
🐾 Predisposed breeds
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