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by Judy P on 12 November 2012 - 17:11

These are the hips x-rays taken today of my girl BP Alexis vom Fliesherheim. Needless to say neither my vet or I think she will pass OFA and I am not a happy camper.

by Sunsilver on 12 November 2012 - 18:11

How old is she, Judy?

The femurs look blurry to me. When I blow the photo up, it looks like she might have moved during the taking of the x-ray.

OFA may ask for new pictures.

There's a lot of laxity there, but I don't see much else wrong. If these are just prelims, they still could tighten up.

by GSDNewbie on 12 November 2012 - 18:11

I disagree. Looks well placed as far as the legs and hips just turned to side a little. I think the left hip socket is shallow and do not believe time will change that. I also do not like the shape/ formation of the right socket. I am sorry for your results. I am waiting results to my male still from SV. This is such a hurdle.

by Preston on 13 November 2012 - 07:11

The positioning and clarity is not correct. The age at which these were taken is also important too.

I think these hips are fair. If my GSD I would start her on a good glucosamine/chondroitin pill every day of the same dose for an adult human. the glucosamin lubricates the joints and the chondroitin tends to help built strong cartilage. You can also get it in liquid, and in chewable form from
Drs. Foster Smith on line.

My guess if that if you were to do this and give her Vitamin C everyday, use a good high quality dogfood with no grains, she WILL NOT develop disabling Dysplasia. At least that has been my experience with GSDs with less than perfect hip conformation.

I've seen worse hip Xrays where the GSD lived out a normal life without disabling HD or any symptoms.

by Preston on 13 November 2012 - 07:11

One more thing to keep in mind with a bitch. Hormone cghanges at or near her season can cause fluid pressure in the hip joint which creates the appearance of
laxity (actually it can push the femur head out of the socket a bit). So a repeat Xrray no close to her season or during her season is a good idea. Positioning is critical.

by ziegenfarm on 13 November 2012 - 07:11

if you love the dog, this is manageable. we had a male 12.5 yrs with a similar left hip. we hoped he'd make it at least 10, but were blessed with a bonus.
keeping the dog trim & fit goes a long way. strong muscles will help to hold thing together. jumping and impact activity is out of the question, but walking
and swimming is great excercise. like i said, this is manageable and not the end of the world. best of luck.
pjp

by Blitzen on 13 November 2012 - 13:11

IMO mild bilateral HD. Shallow sockets, luxation, both necks are thickened and not well defined, the rims of the sockets are beginning to cup, the Norberg angle does not appear to be within the normal range. Neither leg is rotated inwardly, so the positioning could be better, but I don't think another xray is going to matter. There are remodeling changes that won't improve.

by Judy P on 13 November 2012 - 14:11

Lexie is 2 yrs old. She was purchased to be used in a breeding program and that certainly is not going to happen now. She is a sweet girl, loves people, car rides and being spoiled but unfortunately we do not need another pet. We are waiting to get the final OFA report and will go from there.

by djc on 13 November 2012 - 15:11

I'm so sorry Judy!! That's just heartbreaking!! Years time money... hopes dreams love.... My heart goes out to you!
Debby

by Blitzen on 13 November 2012 - 15:11

The first 4 puppies I bought for breeding/show did not pass OFA. I then bought an adult that was already certified and then a 7 month old with excellent prelims that later got an OFA excellent. It can be a heartbreaker for sure. Very sorry. I don't see a dog that is likely to have lameness issues, but probably not for breeding. Never know about OFA though, you may get a surprise and/or a request for another xray. Good luck.

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