Labrador Health Survey - HD & OCD

Winsleywood · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject:

I have an 8 yr old yellow who had OCD in his hock. He started limping at 7 months and has never stopped. The joint is arthritic and has now fused but it doesnt stop him doing anything.

The trend with Vets is to x-ray the hip and elbow joints and as a result, with Barney, it was put down to growing pains. It was only evident it was his hock when the joint started to swell.

Jenni · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:25 pm Post subject:

Tragically, 9mth old choc is having major hip troubles following a fall (no hip score as yet) but right is alot worse than left. Elbows seem ok - touch wood.

I work in 'mental health' so thought OCD was Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (so was going to answer 'yes' due to strange behaviour such as collecting sticks one by one and putting them in a very neat pile!), but don't think she has it.

My heart really goes out to anyone who is caring for a poorly lab - it's definatley NOT fun for anyone.

JOO · Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 5:36 pm Post subject:

I can't vote in the poll as I am not sure. Kippa has been diagnosed with arthiritis in her front elbows.

Is it the same thing????????? Confused

Carrieh · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject:

Just been reading this topic with interest as the vet thinks my 7 year old Lab Cross might have OCD in his front elbow. Looks like we're going to have a trip back to the vets soon and I guess from what we were told last time it'll be an x-ray to confirm whether or not Ben has OCD.

blackcrow · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

3 black labs + dog sit their bruv. all have no problems
Rach

katiesummer · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:55 pm Post subject: hip displasia

Hi i am new to this sight so not sure how to use it yet.We have a yellow lab called tia she is 17 weeks old and we have just found out she has hip displasia quite bad.We are very upset about this as tia is a lovely dog.she is a full pedagree and all her family tree have good hip and elbow scores she has been affected by this condition.Tia is our first dog and very much apart of our family even though we have only had her since the 20th of december.we wanted a dog so much and we did everything we could to get a good dog and a healthy one to.we are awaiting to here from a top consultant in cainbridge to see what will happen.it feels like my heart has been ripped out,and i never thought i would love her as much as i do.so this survey is great and would love to no the results of this.We would be gratfull to here from anyone who is giong though what we are as i feel this would be of great help to us and support many thanks my family and Tia x x

xWendyx · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:17 pm Post subject:

Hi
So sorry to hear about Tia. How devastaing for you.

My dog Charlie was diagnosed with severe HD at 6 months and has had both his hips replaced at the age of 1 year.
He is now 17 months old and leads a really good, normal, painfree life.

Not all dogs need surgery and the majority can lead good lives with supplements and gentle exercise.

I'm sure the vet in Cambridge will advise you onthe best treatment for Tia.

There are lots of posts about HD in the 'health issues' section if you have a look. You might also be better posting in that section rather than in here. Maybe one of the mods could possibly move it

Have a look at www.lab-health.co.uk

Wendy and Charlie
www.lab-health.co.uk

_Den_ · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 11:18 pm Post subject:

I have Pudsey who is a foster dog, he is a yellow lab he has hd
but we also have ebony black lab no ocd or hd
and brodie chocolate lab no hd or ocd

_Nikki_ · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject:

None of my dogs have HD or OCD - 9 yr old black lab, 9 year old choccy & 11 year old lab x.

Lazza · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I have two black labs (Blaze and Murphy) both 10 months old and one is having surgery today for OCD. He has been limping for some time now and has a lot of trouble getting up after resting. We have been to the vets a couple of times to have his leg looked at but found nothing wrong. We eventually had some x-rays taken a couple of weeks ago and were referred to a specialist immediately. We took Blaze this morning and when the surgeon looked at his x-rays he noticed a hairline fracture which he said would have been the cause for his OCD. We have always been careful with our dogs and they have never even been upstairs, but he did come in from the garden yelping one day and although the vet found no injury I think that must have been when he injured his leg.

The good thing is Blaze should make a full recovery from this after his op, and can lead a happy and full life again with his brother.

I just wanted to remind people how important it is not to over exercise your dog for the first 12 months while their bones are still developing. I know it is hard as their energy levels increase and you can't wrap them in cotton wool, but please give your dog the best possible start in life that you can.