Vetalog injection for Luxating Patella

Question
My vet gave both of my yorkies exams today and indicated that my 1 1/2 year old has Grade 5 Luxating Patella and that my 11 month old has Grade 1, he gave both dogs an injection of Vetalog.  Is this a customary treatment?

Answer
Kathy:  I have never heard of giving this injection to a grade 1.
Now, the grade 5 I can understand.  This is a very potent steroid category drug. Be careful about future usage of this drug on the Grade 1 baby yorkie.  

Luxating Patellas at grades 1,2, and 3 are very mild and do not need surgery..( most of the time)//// Now, grades 4 and 5 many times do need surgery.  A grade 5 can repair itself over time but will have severe arthritis in that patella area.  The dog would have to be on anti-inflam drugs or steroids.  Never do anything major on a level 1 or level 2 luxating patella.  Many times, the level 1 and 2s can pop the patella back into place by a good stretch.  All levels of this problem have a good chance of Arthritis as they grow older.

Here is a link on the drug he/she used:
http://www.heartlandvetsupply.com/cart/product_info.php?products_id=1945
Just be informed and read up on the drug.


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Good Luck with all!
I hope you can figure out a plan of attack on this situation.
Remember, supplements can help a bunch!
Make sure anything you buy is quality and FDA grade level

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http://www.nuvet.com/81098
Look for the NuJoint Plus
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Thanks for your question!


Marie Peppers