Breeds at risk for osteoarthritis

In this dvm360^® interview, Fetch Charlotte faculty member Carolina Medina, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, explains that breeds predisposed to developmental orthopedic diseases are at risk for osteoarthritis.

The following is a partial transcript of the video.

Carolina Medina, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP: Typically breeds that are more susceptible to developmental orthopedic diseases are golden retrievers, Labradors, Rottweilers, German shepherds—usually kind of more larger breed dogs are going to be more susceptible to hip and elbow dysplasia.