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Canine hip dysplasia is found in nearly every breed, but it is more common in medium and large dogs. Hip dysplasia develops in young growing dogs and stems from the abnormal development of the hip joint – a ball-and-socket type joint – in which the balls of the hip bone do not fit snugly in the hip socket. It can be mild and slightly disabling, or it can be severe and cause crippling arthritis. The earliest age at which clinical signs may be noticed is usually around four months, although some dogs may not show any abnormality until they are mature or even geriatric.Although hip dysplasia is common, there are other common causes of lameness in dogs. Your veterinarian will want to rule out some of these:
Hip dysplasia is a debilitating disease. Since 1966, the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals has been tracking this disease. With the combined efforts of OFA and breeders, the incidence of hip dysplasia...
Hip luxation is the dislocation of the ball of the thigh bone out of the socket of the pelvis. The dislocation is usually the result of trauma and results in a non-weight bearing lameness of the affected...
Degenerative joint disease (DJD), or arthritis, affects the smooth articular cartilage of the joint. When it becomes worn, raw bone surfaces become exposed and rub together. DJD is the result, causing...
Elbow dysplasia refers to the abnormal development of certain parts of the elbow joint during the growing phase of a dog’s life. The exact cause is unknown, but it may be due to genetic factors, over-nutrition...
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