Difference between revisions of "Prevent Hip Dysplasia in Dogs"

Hip dysplasia is a common degenerative condition in dogs that occurs when your dog’s hip joint does not form properly. Most dogs are born with normal hips, but a combination of genetics and other factors can cause the soft tissues surrounding the joint to develop abnormally. This condition can affect any dog, male or female, small, medium, or large sized. However, more than 50 percent of some large breeds, like Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Old English Sheep Dogs, are usually affected and this condition is often less common in smaller dogs.<ref name="rf1">http://bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu/animalhealth/page.php?id=1104</ref> Adjustments to your dog’s weight, care, and exercise routine can help to prevent hip dysplasia from becoming a problem for your pup.

Hip dysplasia is a common degenerative condition in dogs that occurs when your dog’s hip joint does not form properly. Most dogs are born with normal hips, but a combination of genetics and other factors can cause the soft tissues surrounding the joint to develop abnormally. This condition can affect any dog, male or female, small, medium, or large sized. However, more than 50 percent of some large breeds, like Bernese Mountain Dogs, Boxers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Old English Sheep Dogs, are usually affected and this condition is often less common in smaller dogs.<ref name="rf1">http://bakerinstitute.vet.cornell.edu/animalhealth/page.php?id=1104</ref> Adjustments to your dog’s weight, care, and exercise routine can help to prevent hip dysplasia from becoming a problem for your pup.

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