Update on Morgan's hips
It seems he has actually improved somewhat over the year. he still has mild dysplasia in the right hip - and the head of the femur is still flat, but his hips seem (wto me at least) to be tighter. the vet says his hips look very good except for the flattening, which hasn't gotten any worse. everything is nice and tight up in his sockets where they should be. I think we will keep up whatever it is we are doing and maybe if I figure that out we can even increase it  |
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That is great news - keep up the good work. 
So that means he will be hitting the trails, complete in backpack and all, right?  |
WOW great news. So happy for you both. Keep up the good work. And hugs to him.  |
| Oh that's such good news. I was kind of expecting bad news from the heading topic so was really happy to read things are going so well. |
| Can you let me know what the secret is? I'd like to add it to Oliver's regiment.
But, in all seriousness, maybe in the first X-ray Morgan was laying such that his hips looked worse then what they actually were. |
jcc9797 wrote: .But, in all seriousness, maybe in the first X-ray Morgan was laying such that his hips looked worse then what they actually were.
That's possible. But the fact is that ligaments and muscles and all that good stuff help hold things together and directed exercise can effect that. The sit to a stand is an excellent exercise to work that rear and what do you do a lot of when you're doodling (heeling) for rally? Hm... You go, kiddo! Kristine |
Mad Dog wrote: jcc9797 wrote: .But, in all seriousness, maybe in the first X-ray Morgan was laying such that his hips looked worse then what they actually were. That's possible. But the fact is that ligaments and muscles and all that good stuff help hold things together and directed exercise can effect that. The sit to a stand is an excellent exercise to work that rear and what do you do a lot of when you're doodling (heeling) for rally? Hm... You go, kiddo! Kristine That would the equivalent of a squat for a human, wouldn't it? Definitely a good exercise! I'm glad to hear he's doing well! |
| Kristine stole my comment. The exercise increases strength which better supports the hips. I've known dogs with milder HD who were gradually strengthened to where they were pulling carts.
Good news for you. Exercise is another "cure." |
I'm glad to hear positive news!!! What a relief for his mommy to hear  |
| great news to hear this a.m. |
Finally some good news to hear about one of our babies with HD. Yippee!  |
| It makes sense that the sit to stand exercise would strengthen those ligaments and muscles quite nicely. My guy is very active, but uses his upper body a lot. An exercise like this would be of great benefit for Oliver. |
| Oh, that's great news! |
| Wonderfull news on Morgan |
| always good to hear great news |
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