Canine Hip Dysplasia is a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly large and giant breeds of dogs. This disease is a result of abnormal hip joint development in adolescent dogs and is genetic. With the correct diagnosis by a veterinarian, the disease and its symptoms are treatable. The symptoms of Canine Hip Dysplasia can present […]
Tag Archives: Canine Hip Dysplasia
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May
May
Recently, we noticed that our Golden Retriever, Sandi, was limping after playing at the dog park. Sometimes, the limping would even last two or three days. We took her to the vet, and he did an X-ray. The diagnosis is that she has canine hip dysplasia. Before we even took her to vet, I had […]
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Nov
Nov
The Golden Retriever is one of the more popular breeds among families. However, there is a long list of medical genetic diseases that can have serious health effects in a dog. These health concerns range from hip dysplasia to cataracts and epilepsy related diseases to various allergies. Learning about these medical conditions can help pet […]
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is commonly known to effect large breeds of dogs, but there are so many questions that are left unanswered. What is CHD? Who does it effect? How do we fight it? Research has proven that CHD can effect dogs of any size, breed or age, and that it can sometimes be […]