Fri 29th Dec: Last chance for puppy adoptions in 2017

Good news for Teddy today

Following his sister Dolly's all-clear for any hip problems on Thursday, today it was English pointer Teddy's turn to see Dr Tony for an X-ray to determine the extent of his hip dysplasia.  We had been worried that both sides would need surgery, but it turned out that although one hip is slightly luxated the second isn't too bad at the moment so we'll be holding off doing anything until Teddy is fully grown.  To help with strong muscle growth desexing will be postponed for as long as possible, and as Teddy obviously can't have any puppies that's not a major problem.  This litter was accidental and several puppies died, so it's important that all females be spayed before there is any chance of that happening.

"Hip dysplasia in dogs is a disease of the hip in which the ball and socket joint is malformed. This malformation means that the ball portion and its socket don’t properly meet one another, resulting in a joint that rubs and grinds instead of sliding smoothly.

 

The hip joint is composed of the ball and the socket. The development of hip dysplasia is determined by an interaction of genetic and environmental factors, though there is a complicated pattern of inheritance for this disorder, with multiple genes involved. Hip dysplasia is the failure of the hip joints to develop normally (known as malformation), gradually deteriorating and leading to loss of function of the hip joints.

Hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal diseases seen in dogs. Gender does not seem to be a factor, but some breeds are more likely to have the genetic predisposition for hip dysplasia than other breeds. Large and giant breeds are most commonly affected, including the Great Dane, Saint Bernard, Labrador Retriever, and German Shepherd. Rarely, small breed dogs can also be affected, but are less likely to show clinical signs.

Hip dysplasia often begins while a dog is still young and physically immature. Early onset usually develops after four months of age. There are also cases of later onset, where hip dysplasia develops later due to osteoarthritis, a form of joint inflammation (arthritis) that is characterized by chronic deterioration, or degeneration of the joint cartilage."

We need homes for these two lovely large-sized six-month puppies now, and if you are interested please complete the Adoption Questionnaire on our website www.hongkongdogrescue.com (under Adopt). 

I really really want a home for sweet Laura

The same questionnaire applies to all potential adopters, and it's a great help if it can be completed online before meeting any of the many dogs and puppies waiting for homes at either or the two Homing Centres, or at Whiskers N Paws every Sunday afternoon.  Take another look at the puppies that will be there this New Year's Eve Sunday, and remember the litter of eight beautiful babies who will soon be ready to take their places out on the terrace:

Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR) added 82 new photos to the album Puppy Adoption Day 24 December 2017 — at Whiskers N Paws

The Christmas season is almost over but there is still time to get over to Dogtown to take a look at the beautiful display at 15 Square Street (behind the Man Mo Temple in Hollywood Road).  The village is now fully populated but with time still to go before the end of this very special promotion there's something new taking place:

15squarestreet added 3 new photos.

Folks. We are all out of miniatures to place in Dogtown! However! The kind and gentle folk at neighbourhood pet shop Bobs Paradise (Ian and Winnie) have sponsored us with Goodie bags for your pooches!

Here exhibited with the generous help of our old girl Snowy. Isn't she photogenic!

Not sure if all the bags are the same, but this one's got doggie yogurt and a yak stick inside! Spread the word! Put a donation in the box for Hong Kong Dog Rescue (HKDR)and bring home some tasty treats! (bag value at least HKD 100)

While stocks last!

Always remember and remind others, the most loving breed is called Rescue.

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