Indoor dog/Supervised outside - unknown trauma is unlikely because dog is supervised most of the time Playmate - trauma could have occurred or exacerbated by playing Grade 3/4 lameness - Lameness is significant and needs treatment Medial buttressing in stifle - indicative of chronic instability Cranial Drawer Neg - Not complete cruciate ligament rupture 11.6 pounds - possibly overweight Owner's complaint - this is the issue we need to address - localized to right rear leg - severe enough for owner to notice Female, Pomeranian, 3yo - Could be breed, sex or age related Fell off bed - Trauma present in history Patella luxated in extension - problem in stifle - structural damage Weightbearing lameness previously - supports history of trauma Mild lameness 6 mos later - Problem seems to be recurrent/intermittent Patella luxation returns to norm on flexion Treated with antiinflammatory drug with no effect - seems to be non-inflammatory or wrong drug or dose Lameness not progressing - condition is stable Vx and Hw current/ Dewormed 2 months ago - parasitic cause not likely Benadryl for allergies - important to consider all drugs administered Palpation of left hind elicited pain Ð the dog could have been irritated Ð should repeat under anesthesia Dorsal flexion of tail elicits pain response Ð possibly related back pain Tartar buildup Ð related to type of food dog is eating