Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

Hip dysplasia is a malformation which consists of a more or less significant asymmetry of the head of the femur with its cavity and in a loosening of the ligament which makes them united. It progresses more or less quickly towards painful and disabling arthritis.

Summary

·       Symptoms of Dog Hip Dysplasia in Dogs.
·       Causes of dog hip dysplasia in dogs.
·       Treatments and prevention of dogs hip dysplasia.

Symptoms of Dog Hip Dysplasia:
 Symptoms of dysplasia are lameness, difficulty jumping or climbing stairs, and difficulty getting up. Around 10 months, lameness is noticed especially in the morning "cold". Osteoarthritis then sets in gradually and worsens the symptoms. The diagnosis is made by radiography from 12 to 18 months in giant breeds. Several degrees of severity are then noted, they give rise to an official classification:

·        Class A: no signs of dysplasia;
·        Class B: almost normal hip condition;
·        Class C: mild dysplasia;
·        Class D: moderate dysplasia;
·        Class E: severe dysplasia.

Causes of dog hip dysplasia:


While there is no doubt that dysplasia is in the majority of cases hereditary, it is not the only factor involved. Living conditions also intervene in a very large proportion as much for its appearance as for its evolution. So you must avoid putting too much strain on physical exercise throughout the puppy's growth period. Food is also a very important trigger, especially in the case of excess calcium or too rich a diet. Prefer a premium diet for your dog with a high content of meat and fresh products. You can find a range of healthy kibbles with little or no grain on our online store. Slippery floors should also be avoided for dogs, sources of falls which can lead to permanent joint deformations.

Treatments and prevention of dog hip dysplasia:

Treatment for dysplasia can be medical or surgical. The administration of anti-inflammatory drugs helps in the early stages to relieve the pain caused by osteoarthritis. The choice of surgical treatment is mainly based on the age of the dog and the extent of the pathology. Several techniques can be used, the most common being the removal of the head of the femur and the hip prosthesis, the latter being by far the most expensive.

Prevention is done at three levels:

In the case of an essentially hereditary disease, rigorous control of the hips of breeding animals and their ancestors. These are the clubs which decide for each breed up to which radiographic stage one can admit a dog in class A, therefore authorized to procreate. The others will be excluded from reproduction.
A suitable and well-balanced diet will allow strict maintenance of the dog's normal weight.
The limitation of exercises producing excessive efforts especially during the growth period.

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