Not exact matches
They call our attention to the fact that there are many
dogs (
usually of certain breeds) that do not develop DJD but are OFA - assessed as
dysplastic because of laxity at two years» age.
Usually, large
dogs suffer from this condition, but according to a study done by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of 679 Shih Tzus, 20 % were found
dysplastic.
However, the
dysplastic dog will
usually develop arthritis later in life.