Hips
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is an orthopedic problem which can result in remodeling of the femur, wearing away of the acetabulum, and cause arthritic changes in the hip joints. Although Canine Hip Dysplasia is primarily an inherited defect, the severity of the disease can be influenced by environmental factors, i.e.; growth rate, diet, and exercise.
Hip Dysplasia can be a very painful condition and the animal can become weak and lame in the hind quarters due to pain associated with the degeneration of the hips. Canine Elbow Dysplasia is a generic name given to describe arthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD) in the elbows of dogs. There are three main types of Canine Elbow Dysplasia and affected dogs can have one or two or all three depending on the severity of the Elbow Dysplasia and the number of genes and environmental influences.
OFA NORMAL HIPS ARE GRADED AS EXCELLENT, GOOD, OR FAIR
OFA GRADES DYSPLASTIC HIPS AS:
BORDERLINE, MILD, MODERATE, AND SEVERE
OFA NORMAL ELBOWS ARE ALWAYS GRADED AS NORMAL
OFA GRADES DYSPLASIC ELBOWS AS GRADES I, II, or III
DJD = OSTEOARTHRITIS = DYSPLASTIC = DO NOT BREED
Limiting Dysplasia:
Maintain a slow growth rate and good muscle tone.
Watch nutrients in the diet, and avoid over supplementing.
Avoid heavy activity and excessive jumping up and down.
HIP DYSPLASIA RESOURCES
OFA Radiograph Procedures
Understanding OFA Hip Grades
Comparison of OFA and PennHIP
Foreign Hip Evaluation Schemes
An In Depth Look At Hip Dysplasia
PennHIP Frequently Asked Questions
Health Databases and Selective Breeding
Hip Dysplasia – Article by Purina Pet Health Library
Veterinarians Who Can OFA Hips without Anesthesia
Comparison of three methods of evaluating hip dysplasia
The Importance of Good Positioning on Canine Hip X-Rays
Hip Dysplasia - Understanding the condition and its treatment
Three part article by Fred Lanting, "A Brief Introduction to Genetics":
Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest
Dominance and Polygenic Traits
What's Ahead?
Hip Dysplasia can be a very painful condition and the animal can become weak and lame in the hind quarters due to pain associated with the degeneration of the hips. Canine Elbow Dysplasia is a generic name given to describe arthritis or degenerative joint disease (DJD) in the elbows of dogs. There are three main types of Canine Elbow Dysplasia and affected dogs can have one or two or all three depending on the severity of the Elbow Dysplasia and the number of genes and environmental influences.
OFA NORMAL HIPS ARE GRADED AS EXCELLENT, GOOD, OR FAIR
OFA GRADES DYSPLASTIC HIPS AS:
BORDERLINE, MILD, MODERATE, AND SEVERE
OFA NORMAL ELBOWS ARE ALWAYS GRADED AS NORMAL
OFA GRADES DYSPLASIC ELBOWS AS GRADES I, II, or III
DJD = OSTEOARTHRITIS = DYSPLASTIC = DO NOT BREED
Limiting Dysplasia:
Maintain a slow growth rate and good muscle tone.
Watch nutrients in the diet, and avoid over supplementing.
Avoid heavy activity and excessive jumping up and down.
HIP DYSPLASIA RESOURCES
OFA Radiograph Procedures
Understanding OFA Hip Grades
Comparison of OFA and PennHIP
Foreign Hip Evaluation Schemes
An In Depth Look At Hip Dysplasia
PennHIP Frequently Asked Questions
Health Databases and Selective Breeding
Hip Dysplasia – Article by Purina Pet Health Library
Veterinarians Who Can OFA Hips without Anesthesia
Comparison of three methods of evaluating hip dysplasia
The Importance of Good Positioning on Canine Hip X-Rays
Hip Dysplasia - Understanding the condition and its treatment
Three part article by Fred Lanting, "A Brief Introduction to Genetics":
Natural Selection and Survival of the Fittest
Dominance and Polygenic Traits
What's Ahead?
Elbows
Elbow Dysplasia is a general term used to identify an inherited polygenic disease in the elbow of dogs. The term “polygenic” means that many genes act together to cause the disease.
Three specific defects are screened for on radiographs (x-rays) of elbows.
As with hip dysplasia, the severity of symptoms will vary with environment, weight and exercise and individual dogs may or may not reflect actual severity of the defects themselves.
Three specific defects are screened for on radiographs (x-rays) of elbows.
As with hip dysplasia, the severity of symptoms will vary with environment, weight and exercise and individual dogs may or may not reflect actual severity of the defects themselves.
Treatment and Care Of Hips & Elbow Problems
Physical Rehabilitation
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Hip Dysplasia Treatment Options
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Ester-C: Miracle Cure for Hip Dysplasia???
Dr. Henry De Boer Jr. on Canine Hip Dysplasia
Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Stem Cell Treatments for Degenerative Joint Disease
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)
Mobility Assistance Items
DogLeggs Therapeutic Rehabilitation Products
Custom Fit Harness and Boots
Eddie’s Wheels for Pets
Handicapped Pets.com
Wheelchairs for dogs
Wheels for Pets
Doggon Wheels
K9 Carts
Physical Rehabilitation
Therapy and Rehabilitation
Glucosamine and Chondroitin
Hip Dysplasia Treatment Options
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Ester-C: Miracle Cure for Hip Dysplasia???
Dr. Henry De Boer Jr. on Canine Hip Dysplasia
Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine
Stem Cell Treatments for Degenerative Joint Disease
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)
Mobility Assistance Items
DogLeggs Therapeutic Rehabilitation Products
Custom Fit Harness and Boots
Eddie’s Wheels for Pets
Handicapped Pets.com
Wheelchairs for dogs
Wheels for Pets
Doggon Wheels
K9 Carts
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