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, […]
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My daughter is 2 1/2 years old now and she just went through, probably one of the worst things to happen to her. With any luck it won’t be remembered when I’m older.� In�April 2006 I was told I probably had hip dysplasia, the technical term for distorted hips and scoliosis. My heart is beating […]
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I was almost two years old, and besides, I was quite unfit. I remember sitting on a snow bank with the stereotypical “snow” and boots and boots. I couldn’t keep my balance, but my parents supported me as I “played” in the snow. That day was more miserable because they had bought me a dog; […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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At age 60 my problems and pain from my hip dysplasia are finally over, but it has been a long hard road. I will try to explain what I have learned about this condition, how it affected me, and what I finally had to have done about it. I was born into a large family […]
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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 […]
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