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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is the development of a malformation of the hip in any dog breed. More commonly seen in large breed dogs, it has been reported by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals as high as 80% in some breeds. The condition has a strong genetic component but can also be caused by other factors such as growth rate and diet.
Commonly affected breeds:
• Bull Dogs
• Newfoundlands
• Saint Bernards
• Labrador Retrievers
• Golden Retrievers
Diagnosis:
• Radiographs analysed by the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program (PennHIP)
Treatment:
• Anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce the pain
• Neutraceuticals to help with join health
• Modified exercise program
• Physical Therapy
• Diet modification for weight loss
• Surgery
Prevention:
• Do appropriate screening of dogs before adopting them
• Get your puppy screened early at the time of vaccination
Labels:
diseases,
dogs,
prevention
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