Questions tagged [joint laxity]

How can DNA analysis help identify dogs with a predisposition to joint laxity?

Category: Genetics

DNA analysis can be a powerful tool in identifying dogs with a predisposition to joint laxity, a condition that can lead to joint instability, pain, and long-term orthopedic issues such as hip dysplasia or patellar luxation. Joint laxity occurs when the ligaments and connective tissues around a join...