Category: Health

Predictors of Hip Dysplasia

Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2011 Jan 4. [Epub ahead of print]
Canine Hip Dysplasia is Predictable by Genotyping.
Guo G, Zhou Z, Wang Y, Zhao K, Zhu L, Lust G, Hunter L, Friedenberg S, Li J, Zhang Y, Harris S, Jones P, Sandler J, Krotscheck U, Todhunter R, Zhang Z.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To establish a predictive method using whole nome
genotyping for early intervention in canine hip dysplasia (CHD) risk
management, for the prevention of the progression of secondary
osteoarthritis (OA), and for selective breeding. Continue reading Predictors of Hip Dysplasia

Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)

See also : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femoral_head_ostectomy

Comparison of Total Hip Replacement (THR) to Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
from: http://www.gcvs.com/

Total Hip Replacement surgery is performed to improve a dog’s quality of life suffering from hip pain by providing a pain-free joint with normal biomechanical function. Regardless of the problem causing the hip pain, treatment options range from conservative medical management to surgical treatment. Common options offered include total hip replacement (THR) or a femoral head ostectomy (FHO). Continue reading Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)

Our Kangal/Boerboel – Sadik

An Andrew Johnston dog;

Sadik turkish adj. loyal, faithful, obedient, devoted, true blue, true hearted, adhesive, constant, devout,  staunch, trusty.
Sadik is the name of our dog a purposefully cross-bred kangal/boerboel.  Kangals are turkish flock guardians that can be over 150 pounds and more than 30 inches tall at the shoulder.  Boerboels in contrast are South African a shorter, more stocky dog with a shorter nose and short hair. Continue reading Our Kangal/Boerboel – Sadik

Holiday Safety Tips

Thanks to Leslie Spencer-Snider for these great tips!

Everyone enjoys the holidays, from Christmas, New Years through Fourth of July, and Halloween including your Pets, but the holiday decorations and foods can be deadly for your cat and/or dog. Here are 12 tips to help you make the holidays safer for your pets. Published with permission from Alternative Training Methods. Continue reading Holiday Safety Tips

Top Ten Tips For Caring For An Old Dog

Dog owners know to put a coat on their dog when they take her out in cold weather, but what about at night, when thermostats are lowered to save money? The issue becomes especially important for older dogs who, just like older people, do not adapt easily to abrupt changes in temperature. Make sure the canine remains Continue reading Top Ten Tips For Caring For An Old Dog

JPS for hip dysplasia clinical results 2010

Canine hip dysplasia treated by juvenile pubic symphysiodesis. Part II: two year clinical results. Dueland RT, Patricelli AJ, Adams WM, Linn KA, Crump PM.

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine the clinical effects of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) treatment in hip dysplasia-prone puppies with comparison to similar untreated control puppies. Continue reading JPS for hip dysplasia clinical results 2010