Jenn Kavanaugh Webboard User Reg: 01-05-2004
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"If you did PennHip they would be worse", I don't know what the heck that means?
I know my OFA results seemed worse then my PennHip, and the PennHip were more 'soothing' to my mind. OFA just said she failed. THe PennHip COMPARED her to other GSD's gave a REAL and ACTUAL measurement result for the laxity.
I'm also not sure what a 2/3 and a 1/2 result means.
All dogs that have hip dysplasia have lax hips, but NOT all dog with lax hips end up with dysplasia. So if it's just the amount of laxity that's the problem (and OFA fails you for that) your dog shouldn't be bred, but if you keep it fit and lean may have a long, healthy and normal life.
Many vets don't like PennHip cause they aren't qualified to give PennHip, so they don't realize the value it has. And a good vet welcomes a second opinion.
Intelligent dogs rarely want to please people whom they do not respect --- W.R. Koehler
My vet was not against the pennhip he just said it would be worse. I don't know if the pennhip is more detailed and that is why it would appear "worse". My vet is familiar with the pennhip. I think the 2/3 and half he was telling me was the amount the hips were out of the socket on each hip. It is a good enough x-ray that I was told my breeder cannot deny the Dysplasia. I have noticed her not wanting to be as active over the last couple of months and she sits down a lot. The vet also told me that he can see some degeneration starting . She is only 14 months old. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Chris, I don't know yet. I have to wait to talk to the breeder. This is my first time dealing with this problem. Do the breeders ask for the dog back? We will probably find her another home. My husband does not want two big dogs in the house. I wanted to breed her, so when I get a replacement pup hopefully we will be able to do that. I have money into the dog for training. I hate to throw it away, but what can you do? We have a couple of friends who may want her. If not, Let me know if you hear of anyone who wants a dog.
My breeder didn't want the dog back and I would be hesitent to have given her back. I assume she would have been put down or left in a kennel forever. I can't imagine that a breeder would want to pass on a HD dog associated with their kennel- even though there is a 25% chance of HD anyway from what I have read. Remember there is no guarantee with the new pup's hips either. I guess I am just a softee <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />. We are making the best of things with my girl. She is doing great. Took her to the playground and she was jumping up on the equipment and very sure footed. Good luck.
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Re: hip x-rays
[Re: Colleen Wipplinger ]
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