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In November 2006, Dr. Melvyn Pond performed total hip-replacement surgery on a patient who had been hobbled from years of exercise and competition....   >>>

In November 2006, Dr. Melvyn Pond performed total hip-replacement surgery on a patient who had been hobbled from years of exercise and competition.



Now the patient is competing again — on all fours.



“She’s doing very well,” Pond said of Lily, a 9-year-old pug who participates in agility contests. “For her to be able to run, jump and climb again is pretty exciting news.”



Pond, who is based in New Haven, is among a handful of veterinarians who have been replacing hips, elbows and knees in dogs like Lily, allowing them to prolong their competitive careers.



Excerpt is taken from the NYT article, "Joint Replacements Keeps Dogs in the Running," written by Vincent M. Mallozi. Click through to read this interesting dog story.