Revised November 2011 This article originally appeared in The SENNtinel, official publication of the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America, because elbow dysplasias (ED) are at a high incidence in the breed. Besides clearing up minor errors or misconceptions, I would like to give some additional information on the disorders in the elbow. Please …
WORKING THE AFFECTED DOG Often, the dog that is diagnosed with mild ED of one sort or another belongs to someone active in the sport end of the dog game, having no plans to breed but wanting to do obedience or schutzhund work. Caution must be advised here, but it …