German Shepherd Dog Forums - View Single Post - If NOT breeding, what reasons to do hips/elbows?

Jax08 · 12-16-2012, 10:22 AM

First, the breeder would probably like some feedback. Second, yes you could supplement him differently to help prevent arthritis if the xrays show HD/ED. Or if you are going to do any sports with him, it's nice to know what his hips/elbows are like.

Or you could just give him joint supplements and skip the xrays unless you see evidence of a problem.

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