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.

The truth, not the myths, about pet food nutrition (Kitchener - Waterloo Record)
(Dec 16, 2008) -- I hear a lot of misconceptions about pet food from clients. A lot of them come from the internet or from companies trying to flog their own products by criticizing their competition. It's always good to ask, when you hear a certain claim, "Why is the person telling me this?" and "What do they stand to gain if I believe them?"