When we adopted a Maine Coon our problem started to arise, we were concerned that it was a dysplasia common to some breeds of cats. Fortunately, however, she decided to wake up slowly from the catnap. What is Hip Dysplasia in Cats? This disorder occurs when the cat’s hips tend to develop. According to PetMD, […]
Tag Archives: Dysplasia
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Feb
Feb
A few years ago, I went to my doctor for a normal Pap smear. You can imagine my surprise to find that it was nothing but a normal occurrence. The gynecologist discovered that I had pre-cancerous cells in my cervix. This is what is known as cervical dysplasia. Cervical dysplasia is used to describe abnormal […]
Your pet’s feet are so strong and stiff, he can hardly do anything or run when you call him. Hip dysplasia may be the cause. This disease is quite rare in cats, but very common in dogs. Dysplasia is hereditary and occurs when the hip joint does not fit together as tightly as it should. […]
Today’s stories about our dogs are almost countless. Hip dysplasia is one area where myths fly. Misinformation about this well-known disease has often been made. We don’t know much about hip dysplasia, but research continues and stories are being discussed over time. Misinformation about hip dysplasia is often used in arguments about dog breeds, puppy […]
Cervical dysplasia is a condition that is characterized by abnormal cervical cells which may be cancerous or precancerous. There are two grades of cervical dysplasia, which include low grade and high grade. Low grade cervical dysplasia tends to be less serious and often goes away on its own, while high grade cervical dysplasia is more […]
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Feb
American Bulldogs are not as prone to health problems as English Bulldogs because American Bulldogs have longer snouts and legs. However, American bulldogs are prone to health conditions such as hip dysplasia, atopy and demodex alopecia, notes Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, VMD, author of ASPCA CompleteCusa ad Canes (Chronicle Books; 1999.) DogChannel.com notes that many American […]
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Dec
Dec
The best thing you can do to reduce the chances of your purebred dog developing a genetic disease is by purchasing from a reputable breeder. A reputable breed will be a member of national breed organization, they will only breed to achieve the breed standard, and they will be willing to teach and advise you […]
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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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While it’s considered rare in cats, hip dysplasia can make life miserable for your cat if it develops. Kittens as young as four months old can show signs of this disabling condition. Overview According to PetPlace.com, hip dysplasia refers to the abnormal development of a cat’s hip joint and problems from the resulting deformity. This […]
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 […]