[pyrnet] Snow and...hips?

[Pip Clews <pipclews@yahoo.com>]

Dirk loves snow, too. He was born in it, and probably
did too much romping, because, speaking of hip
problems...
He just turned 2 and was diagnosed with hip dysplasia
(back before he turned 1). We've been doing fairly
well keeping his weight down and his exercise to a
minimum. But lately, he's been holding one rear leg
off the ground for a few minutes after he stands up
from a nap and after playing in the yard. 

Has anyone had experience with this? We decided
against the surgery last year, as he had just had both
shoulders operated on for OCD. Any advice? 

Thanks, 
Pip, Tanna and Dirk


--- Cynthia Willets <tea4c@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Sounds like you both had a great time.  As this was
> Beau's first, just want to remind you to check his
> pads for ice balls.  Also as hard as it is be
> careful with that loss of traction, it can bow
> tendons and give him problems later on.
>  
> All that being said I love to watch pups in the
> snow.  When Maude was first with us, she had her
> first snow winter.  She would make dog angels and
> climb snow banks then race down them, head down and
> butt Zack, like she was a goat.  (Zack has never
> forgiven her.)
>  
> Enjoy! It is a great time in their lives.
> Tea
> 
> 
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