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Post by ZandraJoi on Dec 14, 2023 11:37:34 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-12-13-short-legged-dogsStory at-a-glance Short-legged dogs are adorable, but unfortunately, their short legs are a result of chondrodystrophy (CDDY); not long ago, researchers identified a genetic mutation in several dog breeds that results in the condition CDDY results in not only abnormally short legs in certain breeds, but can also cause premature degeneration of intervertebral discs, resulting in Hansen Type I intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) Currently, there are over 40 dog breeds in which the CDDY gene mutation has been identified A primary symptom of IVDD is reluctance to move the neck and head, a lowered head, and/or moving only the eyes to look at objects; there are many other symptoms as well Treatment of IVDD can involve medical management and/or surgical intervention; regular physical therapy is a critical component in treating the disease and reducing the risk of recurrence My notes: With all the breeding, most dogs are getting sicker with many health problems due to humans wanting "designer dogs".
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Post by Bob on Dec 15, 2023 19:32:36 GMT -5
Yeah, it's sad they over-breed dogs like this.
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