“It is interesting to note that hip dysplasia is extremely rare in racing greyhounds, but it is seen frequently in greyhounds kept as pets. This highlights the fact that environmental factors are important as well as genetics.” –http://www.provet.co.uk/
Chris Fraize wrote:Hi Sis,
When it comes to the Greyhounds, I defer to you! I only wanted to show that some things people (breeders) take as FACT are only FACT to them.
If we all come down from our "holier than thou" places and open our minds (and in some cases shut our mouths) we can all learn something that just might make the breed better!
Safe training,
Chris Fraize
Purple wrote:I have a question, the answer may be speculation....
My two year old was hit by a motorcycle when she was three months old. The rescue vet did a FHO on one side. When she was about a year and a half old, she was limping, and had to have FHO on the other side.
I am doing light weight pull with her, she loves agility, we keep the jumps low. Do you think this will help ward off any problems, such as dysplasia in her future?
She is incredibly active.
SisMorphine wrote:Purple wrote:I have a question, the answer may be speculation....
My two year old was hit by a motorcycle when she was three months old. The rescue vet did a FHO on one side. When she was about a year and a half old, she was limping, and had to have FHO on the other side.
I am doing light weight pull with her, she loves agility, we keep the jumps low. Do you think this will help ward off any problems, such as dysplasia in her future?
She is incredibly active.
Doing anything where you keep them active and keep their muscles built up will always help with joint stuff. But if it is a genetic thing as opposed to an environment thing she could develop it anyway, just theoretically it wouldn't be nearly as bad as if she wasn't in top condition.
But keeping the weight down and the muscles built up will definitely help.
Purple wrote:Karen, she's not pulling to compete, more to tone and build muscle. She swims like a fiend, I can't keep her out of the pool, but that is only four months out of the year here that the pool is open.
I agree on keeping her light, she is in the process of dropping some weight.
Karen wrote:SisMorphine wrote:Purple wrote:I have a question, the answer may be speculation....
My two year old was hit by a motorcycle when she was three months old. The rescue vet did a FHO on one side. When she was about a year and a half old, she was limping, and had to have FHO on the other side.
I am doing light weight pull with her, she loves agility, we keep the jumps low. Do you think this will help ward off any problems, such as dysplasia in her future?
She is incredibly active.
Doing anything where you keep them active and keep their muscles built up will always help with joint stuff. But if it is a genetic thing as opposed to an environment thing she could develop it anyway, just theoretically it wouldn't be nearly as bad as if she wasn't in top condition.
But keeping the weight down and the muscles built up will definitely help.
She can't develop arthrisis in that joint because there IS no joint there now. The ball part of the femur on both sides of her pelvis were cut off. The muscles are holding the hips in place and together. There is no longer any bone to bone contact. No matter what vets say the size of the dog does play a part in the success of the surgery. With Cuddles being so tall we chose not to have it done.
As for the weight pull, I don't think I would do it but if you can swim the dog it is awesome in building the thigh muscles and holding everything together.
Chris Fraize wrote:
Health tests:
Hip testing – When I decide I am going to keep/buy (work) a dog I have my vet X-ray the dog in question and give me an educated opinion (After all if my vet cannot read an X-ray to tell me if my dog has dysplasia or not, I believe I should find anew vet.). If the vet gives me the all clear on the hips, we start testing the hips physically and regularly thru various types of training. I don’t OFA or PENN HIP because I don’t believe those organizations are the best test. If there is a problem after the vet’s “all clear” it will surface in the training. My test is more effective and conclusive. It may be hard to believe but I believe it is true.
Elbow testing - See above (same test)
Eye testing – If vision is in question we will test and treat. If it is genetic the dog is euthanized.
BAER Testing Deafness – If the dog is deaf it cannot work to my standards. If it is genetic the dog is euthanized.
Heart testing - If the dog’s heart is not 100 % (keeping the dog from working). If it is genetic the dog is euthanized .
Thyroid testing – I have never tested for Thyroid and have never had the need too.
Spinal testing - If the dog’s spine does not or cannot work to my standards (keeping the dog from working). If it is genetic the dog is euthanized.
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