Parent hip/elbow scores - are they an indication of predisposition to HD/ED?

Re: Parent hip/elbow scores - are they an indication of predisposition to HD/ED?

Thank you everyone. I feel a bit ridiculous, even posting about her swollen wrist, it's such a minor thing compared to what others are going through. But I was worried by it. :-[ We've already had a week of quiet walks and no training, but the limp just didn't really clear up totally on its own - it would be fine in the morning, not noticeable on a walk, but then after resting she would really limp on the right side. Now I will be even more vigilant - which won't be all that easy, since she's getting a bit bored, and with the anti-inflammatories won't be feeling any pain!

Just for the record: Both Poppy's parents have excellent hip and elbow scores. Poppy herself has A2 hips on both sides (with A1 being the highest score, and E being the lowest), so I guess that would be equivalent to maybe a hip score of 2:2 in the UK. And she is ED clear. But as David said, an injury or trauma can certainly bring on ED..

 

Re: Parent hip/elbow scores - are they an indication of predisposition to HD/ED?

I'm really glad it's nothing serious....don't feel silly posting Karen,there are so many dogs on here with serious joint/ health issues...when a dog is displaying similar symptoms you are sure to imagine the worst.can you imagine me?there would definitely be wailing and probably a fair bit of brow mopping too as I worried myself into a lather!lets all hope for a good run now of healthy ,recuperating dogs,all,fit as fiddles for when the spring weather is upon us x

 

Re: Parent hip/elbow scores - are they an indication of predisposition to HD/ED?

Karen, I don't think your posting about Poppy's swollen wrist is ridiculous at all. It doesn't matter what the ailment, every dog deserves to be acknowledged and sympathy/reassurance given in heaps