Hip Dysplasia Susceptibility In Dogs May Be Underreported

A study comparing a University of Pennsylvania method for evaluating a dog’s susceptibility to hip dysplasia to the traditional American method has shown that 80 percent of dogs judged to be normal by the traditional method are actually at risk for developing osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia, according to the Penn method.The results indicate that traditional scoring of radiographs that certify ...

Hip dysplasia susceptibility in dogs may be underreported, according to comparative study

A study comparing a University of Pennsylvania method for evaluating a dog's susceptibility to hip dysplasia to the traditional American method has shown that 80 percent of dogs judged to be normal by the traditional method are actually at risk for developing osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia, according to the Penn method.

Allergy-alert dogs sniff out dangers

When Sherry Mers’ daughter Riley was five-months-old she was diagnosed with a life threatening peanut allergy.

JEANNE TOWAR: Lions tour Leader Dog facility

The yellow Labrador Retriever greeted each of the 25 Royal Oak Lions Club members and families as they arrived to tour the Leader Dogs for the Blind facilities their donations helped build.

Adel Aquatic Center gets early boost

With the controversial Adel Aquatic Center vote now in the rearview, focus switches to planning ahead for a future in which Adel has a new pool.

On Italian beaches, dog lifeguards are on watch

TARQUINIA - This summer, Italy's special rescue workers were again chalking up success: some 300 dogs ready to help save lives on dozens of Italian beaches.