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 ...
Your pet’s hind legs are so sore and stiff he is barely able to chase anything or run when you call him. Hip Dysplasia maybe the cause. This disease is pretty rare in cats but very common in dogs. Dysplasia is inherited and occurs when the hip joint doesn’t fit together as tight as it ...
When our adopted Maine Coon started having difficulty getting up, we were concerned that she might be suffering from the hip dysplasia common to certain breeds of cats. Fortunately, the vet determined that she was simply awakening slowly from her catnaps. What is Hip Dysplasia in Cats? This disorder occurs when a cat’s hip joints ...
American bulldogs are not as prone to health problems as English bulldogs because American bulldogs have longer muzzles and legs. However, American bulldogs are prone to health conditions such as hip dysplasia, atopy and demodex mange, notes Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, VMD, author of ASPCA Complete Guide to to Dogs (Chronicle Books; 1999.) DogChannel.com notes that ...
The Golden Retriever is one of the more popular breeds among families. However, it does have a long list of genetic medical diseases that can have serious health affects on the dog. These health concerns range from hip dysplasia to cataracts and epilepsy to various allergies. Learning about these medical conditions can help pet owners ...
My daughter is 2 1/2 years old now and just went through, probably one of the most horrible things that will happen to her. With any luck she will not remember when she gets older.� In�April of 2006 I was told that she probably had hip dysplasia, the technical term for dislocated hips, and scoliosis. ...
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 ...
Modern day myths about our dogs are almost uncountable. Hip dysplasia is one topic where the myths fly. Misinformation on this well-known disease is often passed on as fact. There is much we don’t know about hip dysplasia but research continues and myths are dispelled in time. Misinformation about hip dysplasia is often used as ...
A few weeks ago, we went to the pediatrician for a checkup and the doctor suggested that we check my daughter for hip dysplasia. Also called Developmental Dysplasia of the hip, this problem is present from birth, and occurs when the hip is able to slip in and out of joint. (LpCh.org) Although my daughter ...
Hip Dysplasia is a very common disease in dogs, especially the bigger dogs such as German Shepherds and Rottweilers. Although you should always take your animals to the vet, there are a few different home remedies to help sooth your dogs pain and make the disease a little easier on him. Many dogs live happy ...