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Joint Health Topics
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PetHealth101.com:
Joint Health
In-depth education on joint supplements and joint problems including arthritis.
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Understanding Canine Hip Dysplasia
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| Hip dysplasia is a disease that is genetically transmitted, most commonly among large breeds, in which the joints develop abnormally. It is commonly formed when the leg bone slides out of a shallow pelvic socket, causing painful friction.
Canine hip dysplasia may occur in one or both hips, and can eventually lead to a dislocation of the hip. Pressure placed on the damaged joint strains the surrounding cartilage, causing inflammation of the joint and is likely to result in arthritis.
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Symptoms of hip dysplasia in dogs:
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- Trouble rising or running
- Back legs kept close together
- Noticeably short stride
- Preference of one side or limb to another
- Hopping when walking
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Breeds predisposed to hip dysplasia:
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- St. Bernard
- German Shepherd
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Rottweiler
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