Hip and Elbow Dysplasia (Subscribe)
Links
Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources
http://workingdogs.com/doc0090.htm
A directory of internet resources on hip and elbow dysplasia, provided by Workingdogs.com.
Canine Hip Dysplasia
http://www.belfield.com/pet_health_art5.php
Article by holistic vet Dr. Belfield on this crippling disease of the coxofemoral joint.
Changing the Concept of Canine Hip Dysplasia
http://www.belfield.com/pet_health_art9.php
Article by holistic vet Dr. Belfield on new research into this crippling disease of larger breeds of dogs.
Chronic Subclinical Scurvy and Canine Hip Dysplasia
http://www.belfield.com/pdfs/Hip_dysplasia.pdf
Dr. Wendell Belfield, DVM provides information on the use of ascorbate in the prevention of this condition in dogs.
Nutraceuticals and the Arthritic Canine
http://placervillevet.com/nutraceuticals.htm
Recommendations for the use of natural supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM to help dogs with arthritis and related joint conditions.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
OFA is a non-profit organization that collates and disseminates information concerning orthopedic and genetic disease of animals.
Scoring System Comparison
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/curlycr/hip.html
A table presents different ratings used by international bodies when assessing dysplasia tendencies.
The Dysplastic Dog Can Be Helped
http://www.belfield.com/pdfs/Dysplastic_dog.pdf
Article by Dr. Wendell Belfield, DVM on his research into how the severing of the pectineus muscle can prevent or correct this condition.
Yahoo Group: Triple Pelvic Osteotomy(TPO) surgery for dogs
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tpo/
For owners of dogs who have undergone or are considering triple pelvic osteotomy surgery. Message archives are public.
