High rates of
hip and elbow dysplasia occur in English Setters, causing pain and lameness.
Hip and elbow dysplasia occurs when a hip or elbow joint develops irregularly.
Not exact matches
Other structural problems caused by inheritance are
elbow dysplasia, dwarfism, osteochondrosis (abnormal formation of bone
and cartilage), spinal disc diseases, Legg - Perthes disease (a
hip malformation
occurring mostly in small breeds),
and patellar luxation (loose kneecap).
Elbow and hip dysplasia can
occur in this large breed, so it's wise to ask about certification of parents.
This type of excessive inflammation can
occur with wear -
and - tear osteoarthritis,
and with
elbow or
hip dysplasia.
Hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are not as common in Afghan Hounds as in most other large breeds — but they DO
occur more frequently in Afghan Hounds than in other sighthounds.
Some conditions known to
occur in Wire Fox Terriers include several eye disorders (cataracts, primary lens luxation,
and glaucoma), luxating patellas,
elbow and hip dysplasia,
and a neurological condition known as «wobbler's gait.»
Canine
hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia can
occur as can several eye problems such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Uveitis
and Cataracts.
Hip and elbow dysplasia have been reported as quantitative traits
occurring in numerous breeds (Leighton et al, 1977, Swenson et al, 1997, Mäki et al, 2002).
Some of the common health concerns that
occur in these dogs include
hip dysplasia,
elbow dysplasia, epilepsy, corneal inflammation, digestive difficulty, blood disorders, bloating, eczema, flea allergies, dwarfism, endocrine pancreatic insufficiency, degenerative myelitis, Von Willebrand's disease
and perianal fistulas.