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 ...
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 ...
I wasn’t near two years old, and, additionally, I was pretty uncoordinated at that. I remember sitting in a snow bank with the stereotypical “snowsuit” and boots and mittens. I couldn’t keep my balance but my parents kept propping me up giving themselves the illusion I was “playing” in the snow. What made the day ...
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 ...
