Bluefield hip dysplasia Articles, Bluefield hip dysplasia News

Selecting a German Shepherd puppy

Once the decision to obtain a GS puppy is made, and a reputable GS breeder has been found, proper selection of a GS puppy is relatively easy when...

Hip dysplasia in dogs is a preventable

New research conducted by Randi I. Krontveit’s of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science indicated the severity and incidence of hip...

The German Shepherd Dog and PennHIP

PennHIP is a little different than the OFAand ‘a’ stampevaluations that I discussed in my previous articles. PennHIPstands for The...

The German Shepherd Dog and The German ‘a’ stamp

Another hip and elbow evaluation that we have available to us is the German ‘a’ stamp. The ‘a’ stamp is a program provided...

The German Shepherd Dog and OFA

While looking at websites, pedigrees or talking with breeders you may see the term OFA.OFA stands for The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (www...

Hip dysplasia

One of the most devastating genetic conditions to affect dogs is Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD). Hip dysplasia is a painful and debilitating joint...

Hip dysplasia in dogs

People speak of hip dysplasia all the time, especially concerning large breed dogs. German Shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Standard poodles, any...

Arthritis, a common threat to pet health

Hip dysplasia, a condition affecting the hip joint, which occurs in humans, is also associated with animals, especially dogs and sometimes cats. In...

Acupuncture helps animals

Acupuncture helps conditions as diverse as kennel cough, hip dysplasia, diarrhea, vomiting, arthritis, seizures, back problems, allergies, anxiety,...