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by GSDNewbie on 05 March 2011 - 20:03
I am sorry but I can see fair or mild in those hip x rays and agree with OFA. You can always get them to redo them but I just do not think much difference will be in a second set. IMO I would not breed this dog and place it as pet and keep watch for any signs needed for pain maintance and be careful in physical activities.
by crhuerta on 05 March 2011 - 20:03
I wouldn't limit normal activities for the xrayed dog.....I don't see signs of arthritic changes or severe abnormalities. (IMO)
Before xrays and certifications...dogs lived and worked a normal life.
IF dogs showed signs on being lame or in pain...then activities were adjusted as needed.
Normal joint supplements should suffice this dog's needs...unless it shows signs that merit something more.
Pain meds are unnecessary (IMO) unless an animal "obviously" is in need of them.
Let a dog live a normal dog's life.....
Before xrays and certifications...dogs lived and worked a normal life.
IF dogs showed signs on being lame or in pain...then activities were adjusted as needed.
Normal joint supplements should suffice this dog's needs...unless it shows signs that merit something more.
Pain meds are unnecessary (IMO) unless an animal "obviously" is in need of them.
Let a dog live a normal dog's life.....
by GSDNewbie on 05 March 2011 - 20:03
You better phrased what I was trying to impart crhuerta...
yeah what they said lol that is what I was attempting to say but I guess it was not very clear. lol I just got back from a trip with four people and three dogs in one van I am not at my best :)
yeah what they said lol that is what I was attempting to say but I guess it was not very clear. lol I just got back from a trip with four people and three dogs in one van I am not at my best :)
by crhuerta on 05 March 2011 - 20:03
4 people, 3 dogs in one van?......EEEK! Sound like us heading to a show LOL!
Relax...deep breaths and lots of Advil.....*sneek a cold one too!*
Relax...deep breaths and lots of Advil.....*sneek a cold one too!*
by GSDNewbie on 05 March 2011 - 21:03
Thanks, lol feet propped up hubby cleaned kitchen ***sighs*** He is such a darling to me.
by Jenni78 on 05 March 2011 - 23:03
There will be no "placing" the dog as a pet; the dog IS a pet. 
I'll say it once more; this is not my dog. This is not a breeding prospect of mine. There is nothing more going on here than an owner dismayed at the prospect that their beloved pet is dysplastic.
My point in posting was education and to show the owner other opinions and make them see that this isn't so terrible at all. This dog is likely to never take a painful step until she is very old, if there is no arthritis at 3. My recommendations were as follows: Adequan, swimming, salmon oil/vitamin e, keep her lean, and forget about it.
Robin, you and I really seem to think alike (sorry if that offends you, LOL!).
I really appreciate all the replies to this. I hope it helps them. It's always a blow when you get a nastygram from the OFA. Even worse when your breeder won't do a damn thing about it.
I'll say it once more; this is not my dog. This is not a breeding prospect of mine. There is nothing more going on here than an owner dismayed at the prospect that their beloved pet is dysplastic.
My point in posting was education and to show the owner other opinions and make them see that this isn't so terrible at all. This dog is likely to never take a painful step until she is very old, if there is no arthritis at 3. My recommendations were as follows: Adequan, swimming, salmon oil/vitamin e, keep her lean, and forget about it.
Robin, you and I really seem to think alike (sorry if that offends you, LOL!).
I really appreciate all the replies to this. I hope it helps them. It's always a blow when you get a nastygram from the OFA. Even worse when your breeder won't do a damn thing about it.
by Bernada on 14 May 2011 - 23:05
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