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Luxating Patella in Cats

A luxating patella moves out of its normal position in the knee.

A luxating patella moves out of its normal position in the knee. Frequent displacement or associated problems may lead to consideration of surgery.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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