Hip Dysplasia

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Effects of Restricted Feeding on Radiographic and Histopathologic Hip Phenotype: A Life Long Study in Labrador Retrievers 11 July 2015

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a highly prevalent, genetic, osteoarthritic disease that causes variable degrees of pain and disability throughout a dog's life.

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Not Just a Pain in the Neck... and Back... and Joints 11 July 2015
by Leslie Crane Rugg

The mechanics of arthritis are no mystery. Ongoing wear and tear causes cartilage to deteriorate, and lubricating fluid to dry up, leaving hones to rub (in mild cases) or grind (in severe cases).

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Questions and Answers about PennHIP 24 July 2015
by Information provided by ICG, International Canine Genetics, Inc

Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is the most common, heritable orthopedic problem seen in dogs. It affects virtually all breeds of dogs but is especially problematic in large and giant breeds

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Recent Research in Hip Dysplasia 24 July 2015
by Information provided by The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals, Inc.

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#830: How would your Kerry react to a friendly stranger entering your abode through an unlocked door?

Question suggested by dw


My Kerry would most likely welcome the visitor in.
My Kerry would likely be confused as to how to react.
My Kerry would likely bark to announce a visitor but would not act aggressively.
My Kerry would likely be defensive and try to dissuade the visitor from entering.
My Kerry would likely act aggressively to defend our home..
It would likely depend on whether the stranger is male or female.
I have more than one Kerry and they would probably act rather differently.
Just checking poll results.

My Kerry would most likely welcome the visitor in.

18%

My Kerry would likely be confused as to how to react.

6%

My Kerry would likely bark to announce a visitor but would not act aggressively.

35%

My Kerry would likely be defensive and try to dissuade the visitor from entering.

18%

My Kerry would likely act aggressively to defend our home..

12%

It would likely depend on whether the stranger is male or female.

0%

I have more than one Kerry and they would probably act rather differently.

6%

Just checking poll results.

6%

Votes: 17

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Posted: October 20, 2018

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Today is October 23, 2018

On this day in 1987:

The Southern California Kerry breeder, Ray Perry, was murdered on his way back from a dog show.

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