Description: A degenerative disease affecting the hip joint and characterized by the destruction of the head of the femur due to an abnormally low blood supply. Diagnosis is made based on the results of radiographic tests made on the hip joint. A dog suffering from Legg-Perthes will exhibit lameness and arthritis is a common complication. Surgery is indicated to remove the femoral head. Although this will influence the dog’s mobility the arthritis is slowed down thereby getting rid of pain and inflammation in the area.

Breeds Commonly Affected: Australian Terrier, Bichon Frise, Chinese Crested, Havanese, Italian Greyhound, Lakeland Terrier, Manchester Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Miniature Poodle, Parson Russell Terrier, Pug, Schipperke, Shetland Sheepdog, Silky Terrier, Smooth Fox Terrier, Standard Poodle, Toy Fox Terrier, Toy Manchester Terrier, Toy Poodle, West Highland White Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier.