Re: [pyrnet] Cruciate Ligament Disease

["Janice Swenson" <janices@austin.rr.com>]

I've heard of it referred to this way but it's not a disease.  Some 
vets do reference it this way whether it's correct or not.  There's a 
number of things that can contribute to cruciate.  Improper exercise 
and conditioning is one.  It does seem to run in family lines but no 
one has come to a conclusion that says genetics.  There's some 
hypothesis that if the dog is undiagnosed hypothyroid that they are 
prone to cruciate and some vets now immediately check for thyroid 
conditions.  And if there has been patellar luxation that the dog can 
be more prone to tear a cruciate.  I kinda think this comes back 
down to improper exercise and conditioning after a patellar luxation 
repair.  

Best to see an orthopedic vet and have it checked.  Back to thyroid 
cause I know it cause I'm hypothyroid I'm a stickler for checking 
thyroids and making sure the meds are correct once diagnosed 
cause know from people that hypo causes a weakening of the 
muscles so it does make people more prone to tears so it's 
important to have the meds right and check it.  


Janice, janices@austin.rr.com
Lana & Linsey (newfs), Sonny (pyr)  
http://home.austin.rr.com/janices/
Hutto, TX