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She mentioned the symptoms to me, just not the acutal name, which made it difficult to research. Looks like x-rays will be taken sometime soon, so atleast I will then know the extent of the damage. Will keep you all posted!

Thanks for that Shmoo. In the second artical they talk about Medial Patellar Luxation, which sounds exactly like what is happening to Zeus. Doesn't really sound too promosing

I've never heard of a "Luxating Patellar". Any chance you could elaberate? Thanks Janba - He is on a very low energy diet already, the next step would be to not feed him at all! Would hate to see him on anything to stimulate him. Will try to kong though. Great idea. Unfortunately bones encourage him to dig, which would put more strain on his legs! I am luckerly blessed that he doesn't know that he is able to bark, and actually scares himself when one slips out! This sure would be a good time to refresh the basics of dog training with him though! He just puts so much enthusiasm into everything he does... he has the most violent "drop" I have ever seen

Thanks for the advice. I unfortunately work full time so it would be very difficult to crate him, but if its needed if he has the operation I'm sure I will find a way. Bouncing is Zeus' favorite past time. At the moment he is confined to my large backyard which is driving him silly, cause he is really missing his daily walks.

Three weeks ago, after a huge night on the town, I got home to find my Dalmation, Zues, holding up a hind leg and wimpering in pain. After about 10 mins and a paniced call to the vet, he settled down and was not limpering or in any pain. The next morning I took him to the vet, and she said that he had damaged his stifle, but she didn't think it was too bad and just put him on weekly injections for the next 4 weeks. All was going well, till I again went out last Thurs night and arrived home to find he had done the same thing, proving that it isn't healing as it should. He has one more injection on Saturday and if his leg hasn't dramatically improved, he will need x-rays to determin if an operation is required. I am so worried about him. I don't mind paying for the operation, however am worried about how well he will recover, as he is such an active and silly dog. I have him on joint guard and am attempting to keep him as quiet as possible. I would love any advice or suggestions. Thanks