Hip and Elbow Dysplasia

• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals - OFA is a non-profit organization that collates and disseminates information concerning orthopedic and genetic disease of animals.
• Canine Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources - A directory of internet resources on hip and elbow dysplasia, provided by Workingdogs.com.
• Nutraceuticals and the Arthritic Canine - Recommendations for the use of natural supplements like glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM to help dogs with arthritis and related joint conditions.

• Operating Room Seminar - Hip Dysplasia - Information and illustrations, showing what hip dysplasia is and how it can be treated. Includes information about PennHip.
• Scoring System Comparison - A table presents different ratings used by international bodies when assessing dysplasia tendencies.
• TPO List - Online message archives of this email discussion group for owners of dogs who have undergone triple pelvic osteotomy surgery and for owners of young dogs with canine hip dysplasia, who are considering this procedure.

New pet center in Port St. Lucie hopes to help cats and dogs get adopted (Fort Pierce Tribune)
Dogs & Cats Forever in Port St. Lucie has had to turn down accepting thousands of animals this year because of the lack of room at the shelter southwest of State Road 70.

War Dogs: Training (KIII Corpus Christi)
Since the earliest times, armies used dogs as messengers and for protection. The U.S. military started using them in World War II. Since then they've been lots of improvements in the training, and lots more that a well-trained dog can do. Our Erik Rosales took a trip up to San Antonio's "Lackland Air Force Base", and gives us a unique look at the Department of Defense Military Working Dog program.

How Many Designer Dogs Does Paris Hilton Have? (E! Online via Yahoo! News)
Every day I see paparazzi photos of Paris Hilton with a new pooch stuffed into her Chanel purse. How many dogs has she accumulated?