Pet Points: Detecting hip dysplasia early can be critical for dog breeders

Veterinarians hate to give pet owners bad news. People today have a greater emotional attachment to their pets than in the past. Dogs and cats have moved from the farm and the backyard to being house pets. Not only do our four-legged companions sleep in the bedroom, many sleep in our beds.

Even with decades of experience, I find it hard to tell owners of a problem, especially when their pets are young and the news is unexpected. When the owner is also a friend, it makes the job even more difficult....

Source: Pet Points: Detecting hip dysplasia early can be critical for dog breeders By Lawrence Gerson, V.M.D.