The Shih Tzu is a generally healthy little dog, but like many small dog breeds, it is prone to a condition called patellar luxation. “This is where the patella, or kneecap, slides out of its normal ...

A luxating patella in dogs is a fairly common orthopedic disease. But what do we mean by a luxating patella? And what does it mean for your dog if they have it? I’ve been a vet for eight years ...

For example, Siberian huskies are prone to autoimmune disorders, labradors to obesity, shih tzus to patellar luxation (a common condition in small dog breeds where the kneecap slips out from its ...