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Canine Hip Dysplasia rates. In canine hip dysplasia, the joint grows abnormally allowed food manufacturers to develop specially formulated

and results in laxity of the joint, followed by degenerative diets for large breed puppies.
joint disease (DJD) or osteoarthritis (OA). Although any dog can be affected, it is predominantly
The degree of lameness that occurs is dependent on the seen in larger breeds such as German Shepherds, Saint
extent of these arthritic changes, and may not be correlated Bernards, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Old
with the appearance of the hip joint on X-rays. Some pets English Sheepdogs, Bulldogs, etc. Large mixed-breed dogs
with significant signs of hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis on are also at risk for developing hip dysplasia and should be
X-rays may not exhibit any clinical signs, while others with fed a special large breed growth diet the first year.
minimal changes may be very painful and lame. Weakness and pain in the hind legs are the usual clinical
Genetics plays the main role in hip dysplasia, but advances signs. The dog appears wobbly and is reluctant to rise from a
in nutritional research have shown that diet also plays an sitting or lying position. Some dogs will limp or be reluctant
important role in the development of hip dysplasia. Large to climb stairs. Over time, the dog will start to shift his weight
breed (generally greater than 50 pounds) puppies should forward. Initially, the front legs may hypertrophy and look
be kept at a normal, lean weight during growth, NOT stronger. But eventually, the front legs will be negatively
encouraged to grow very large very fast. affected with this extra burden. These signs can be seen in
The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. During growth, A study of German Shepherds found that overweight puppies as early as a few months old but are most common in
both the “ball” (the head of the femur or thighbone) and puppies were almost twice as likely to develop hip dysplasia dogs one to two years of age. Dogs with mild hip dysplasia on
the “socket” in the pelvis (acetabulum) must grow at equal as their normal-weight counterparts. These studies have X-rays may develop minimal arthritis without clinical signs
until they are older. In fact, although hip dysplasia begins in
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until a dog becomes symptomatic. Your veterinarian will
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