Downey, CA: Hip dysplasia is a very controversial problem but something that any dog owner can take steps to prevent. The causes of hip dysplasia are complex and can often be genetic and breed specific. However one can be proactive in helping their young dog by making sure that the dog stays thin from a young age, as obesity is a major contributor to hip dysplasia, and by conditioning them to stay very fit.
Another very common injury is the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which as mentioned above, is one of the ligaments keeping the knee stable. Many, many breeds are pre-disposed to ACL ruptures, among them Golden Retrievers, Rottweiler’s, Labradors, Newfoundland’s, Bulldogs, Poodles, Chihuahuas and Yorkshire Terriers. The most common cause of a ruptured ACL is the “weekend warrior syndrome”. These are dogs that generally rest all week long while their owners are working, and then Saturday and Sunday go nuts at the dog park, go hiking in the canyons, race along the beach chasing seagulls, chase a Frisbee and chase squirrels. Oftentimes they are overweight and not in great shape athletically.
Rehabbing these dogs is a complex process as most end up having to undergo surgery to stabilize the knee joint. Just like hip dysplasia, the most important things are keeping the dog at a proper weight, keeping them on a regular exercise schedule, and be especially careful with elderly dogs to make sure not to initiate an athletic activity that is too intense or too difficult for their level of conditioning. No twisting, jumping, chasing Frisbees or tennis balls, all exercise should be careful and controlled and as non-impact as possible.
The third most common disease treated in canine rehabilitation is intervertebral disc disease or IVDD. IVDD in the neck is very common in Toy Poodles, Dachshunds and Beagles. This can be an extremely painful disease where something is causing compression or destruction or impingement on the nerve roots causing severe neck pain and often a loss of the ability to walk in either the fore or the hind limbs.
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