What is Hip Dysplasia? The hip joint consists of a “ball” on the femoral bone, and a “socket” on the hip bone. Canine hip dysplasia simply defined is when a dog’s hips do not develop normally and the ball does not fit snugly into the socket. What Causes Hip Dysplasia? While there is no “conclusive proof” of the cause of…
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Your Questions On Canine Hip Dysplasia Answered
What is canine hip dysplasia? Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is one of the most frustrating diseases in veterinary medicine today simply because it is so difficult to prevent and treat. CHD is a developmental disease of the bones in which the head of the thigh bone poorly fits the hip socket, causing damage to the cartilage, gradual destruction of the…
Canine Hip Dysplasia Signs Symptoms And Tips To Prevent It
Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic issue that starts to appear from the ages of 4 to 12 months. Not all puppies in a litter will develop it, though if your dog has canine hip dysplasia, she should not be bred. Larger breed dogs have a higher risk of developing hip dysplasia, due to the greater weight these joints will…