Luxated Patellas Written by: Vicki Fierheller One of the most common health problems in Maltese and many other toy dogs is luxating patella (LP), a condition where the kneecap literally slips out of the groove, becoming dislocated. Luxating...

Legge-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD) Written by: Vicki Fierheller LCPD (or avascular necrosis of the femoral head) is a hip disease that affects toy and other small breeds, typically in young dogs 4-12 months of age. While it usually only occurs in...