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Thank you I ended up ringing the breeder and saying we just can't commit to the puppy. Not an easy decision for me at all. I hope like the others have said that this is just a misdiagnosis for the puppies sake.

The breeder had a similar opinion that she was shocked that they could diagnose it so young. But apparently she does respect this Vet and says he's the best at this particular practice. The Vet didn't really get into specifics of surgery, he just said that the pup probably would need it down the line. From what I have researched Grade 1 doesn't need surgery, but grade 2 might and 3 and 4 definitely do. A second opinion from a specialist probably would be a good idea. But I was just so confused on what to do I didn't think about that. The breeder said she is going to see what happens at his 10 week vet appointment and see if the joint is better. Maybe if it's not I will suggest she gets a second opinion. But at this point I have got my refund so it's not any of my business.

Yeah I can see what you are saying but to his credit he did check the entire litter infront of me and it seemed the rest were truly fine. The Vet and breeder were discussing with me that there is a chance like you said that it solves itself when it's older. But that's a gamble that I would have to take and by that time I would have no option but to deal with it.

Thank you both for your comments I think I'm inclined to agree with you both. The recovery is really worrying me since it's a long process. I just don't know how I would go separating our dogs from the puppy for 3 months while giving him the attention he deserves.

He diagnosed it during a regular check up as he was checking and moving the back legs. He spent extra time on this one puppys legs and seemed to be worried before finally telling us. From what I have researched it's pretty common for a vet to discover the luxation during a regular check of the hind legs.

Hey i recently just attended a 6 week vet check for my Puppy with the Breeder and the vet discovered the dog has a Grade 2 MPL (Medial Patella Luxation) He recommended the Puppy would need surgery down the line if it's still present at the 12 week check up. He says sometimes it can improve once their muscles and tendons get stronger. None of the other puppies had any problems and it was only my puppy that has this issue in the litter. The vet did also say the surgery should permanently fix the issue in most cases, but sometimes it can regress from what i researched. The Breeder along with me was shocked by this, she has never had anything like this happen. After talking with her she has offered to refund my deposit or if I go ahead with the purchase she has also offered to pay for the surgery. The surgery would cost about $2500 according to the Vet, which the Breeder would cover. On the condition the surgery is before 12 months of age and its done at the Vet we both share. Now from what I researched there would be a lengthy 2-3 month recovery. In which he would need to be separated on crate rest for a large portion, and have very minimal mobility while recovering. I'm worried mostly about the lengthy recovery after the surgery. For context I have 2 other dogs so I would need to separate them to avoid any playing or over excitement. So my main worry is how hard the recovery is going to be taking this into account. This would be a lengthy peroid of separating them 24/7 and a good portion of that would be me having to help this Puppy with mobility and rehab. From what I researched the first week or so I would need to help him go to the bathroom untill he could walk normally. Apparently you use a sling to help him for the first week so he doesn't have to put weight on his leg. After that he would slowly start to walk and I would just need to rehab him while keeping him separated. What do you guys think I should do? And what would you do. I'm obviously attached to this Puppy having met him. My heart says to go ahead, but my brain is telling me I should wait for another litter and pick a healthier pup.