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Hi Sonia,
KCA - Cruciate ligament surgery Go to Kuvasz Club of America
and click Health (article Dr. Carol Graham) http://www.kuvasz.com/kuvasz_frame.htm
I found this article interesting, so i thought I would pass it
along. Mer, and the lost boys
-------Original Message-------
Date: Friday, August
31, 2001 16:02:28
Subject: [pyrnet]
Cruciate Ligament Disease
Hi Folks!
One of my Pyrs is a 6 y/o male. My vet
told me that he has Cruciate Ligment
Disease. I didn't realize that
Cruciate is a disease-I thought it's caused
only by injury. The giant
breeds are prone to this by the time they reach 6
years of age. He's
taking Cartrophen injections and Glucosamine as of now.
Vet says
there's many causes for this. Weight, breed, age, genetics,
conformation, and intensity/exercise. He's only allowed outside to do
his
business on a leash, absolutely no running or playing with the
other dogs,
and no jumping.
The vet feels he has only strained
the ligment. 30-40% of dogs will rupture
the other leg within 1 year
without treatment.
I'm very active with my dogs. Oh, he's going to
hate it sitting on the
sidelines now!
Wondering if any other
Pyr owner/breeder has experienced this? I'm trying
to find more
information on the net, but it's the same info over and over.
Any
info. will be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Sonia
Winnipeg,
Canada
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