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Originally Posted by k Owensk9  I MAY BE NEW TO YORKIE TALK BUT i'VE BRED FOR 28 YEARS !! i'VE NEVER HAD SUCH A PROBLEM IN YORKIES !  |
Many breeders have never heard of the disease until a client complains of it happening in their new puppy. It's really important for breeders to study and be familiar with all the diseases affecting the breed. Here's what the YTCA says on LEGG-CALVE-PERTHES DISEASE:
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Prevention of the disease is only possible through genetic means. Affected animals should not be bred. Breeding stock should have their hips X-rayed to insure that they are not affected with mild LPD, the symptoms of which went unnoticed during the dog's adolescence. Extreme caution should be used when considering breeding animals that have produced LPD, or have LPD affected littermates. Health Issues |