I am interested in rehoming a retired greyhound. However when I asked why he had stopped racing I was told that it was because he had a bone chip the size of a small flake. The vet has been hard to get hold off, and when he finally got in touch the reply was a brief text saying it wont be a problem. Is this entirely true, or will it put the dog at risk from arthrits in his future? He seems ok at present. Many thanks Naomihttps://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22464#msg-22464Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:50:03 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22551#msg-22551 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22551#msg-22551 Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetSat, 20 Jul 2013 15:11:33 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22487#msg-22487 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22487#msg-22487
I don't suppose anyone knows if the treatment for arthritis would be covered in dog life insurance if it is located at the site of a previous injury/bone chip? I know they don't cover for the treatment of previous injury's as such.

Many Thanks]]> Naomi Hewitt Ask The VetThu, 20 Jun 2013 20:26:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22478#msg-22478 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22478#msg-22478
Because they have to be such high performing athletes, many racing greyhounds are retired for such types of problems and other minor injuries. I don't believe a small bone chip in 1 joint would be likely to cause a major lameness problem for a dog who was going to be a pet. Any older dog can suffer from arthritis in later life but we can manage and treat that to ease discomfort. Retired greyhounds do often make good pets so as long as you accept this small risk then go ahead. I am sure he would love a good home. If you aren't entirely sure, ask if you can take him on trial and get him checked over by your own vet.]]> Cathy Wickenden Ask The VetTue, 18 Jun 2013 18:56:27 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22464#msg-22464 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?7,22464,22464#msg-22464Many thanks
Naomi]]> Naomi Hewitt Ask The VetTue, 18 Jun 2013 16:56:12 +0000