My Jack Russell terrier/miniature poodle cross was diagnosed with patella luxation (a condition in which the kneecap becomes dislocated, causing pain and temporary lameness) when she was about a year old. She had several episodes during her first year of life, but they started to become less frequent as she matured, and she hasn't had any in the last year. (She's now two and a half.) Is it possible for an animal to outgrow this condition, or has she just been lucky? We know that corrective surgery is an option, but we're hoping it won't be necessary. I'd be interested to hear about the experiences others have had with this condition.
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