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Hip Dysplasia in Canines: Causes and Symptoms

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Hip Dysplasia is one of the most studied veterinary conditions in dogs. It is a fairly common problem in large to giant breeds and is the most common single cause of arthritis of the hips. This disease is something that every dog owner should be aware of. Let’s look and the causes and effects and symptoms of hip dysplasia.

Causes and Effects:
There is considerable evidence that genetics plays a big role in the development of this disease. In the ancestry of the dog there may have been some contributing factors. Like poorly developed muscles in the pelvic area or a femur that does not fit correctly into the pelvic socket. As said before large and giant breeds are the most susceptible to hip dysplasia. German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Rottweilers, Great Danes, Golden Retrievers, and Saint Bernards appear to have a higher incidence rate, however, all of these breeds are very popular breeds and may be over represented. Pure bred dogs have also been shown to be more susceptible to this disease over mixed breeds.

The majority of the time, in dogs, the problem will most likely appear by the time the dog is 18 months old. It can be anywhere from mild to severely crippling and can even cause severe osteoarthritis eventually.

The Symptoms:
Some of the most common signs of hip dysplasia may be signs of stiffness or soreness after rising from rest, “"bunny-hopping"” (legs move more together when running rather than swinging alternately), lameness, pain, subluxation or dislocation of the hip joint, wasting away of the muscle mass in the hip area, or reluctance to stand on rear legs, jump up, or climb stairs.

Depending on the severity of the defect a dog might show physical signs of hip dysplasia at 7 months old or well into adulthood. Even X-rays cannot confirm the presence of hip dysplasia, because it might not be severe enough to detect until the dog is well into adulthood.

Pain tolerance can also play a part in the symptoms as well as body weight and physical activity. A dog that only walks will have a slightly different joint use than a more active dog. Obviously if a heavy dog goes for walk and a light dog go on the same walk, the heavier dog will feel more pain than the light dog.

Your dog may have a good chance of developing hip dysplasia, especially if you have a pure bred dog, large or giant breed, or one of the specific breeds mentioned in the article. Review these symptoms so that you know them by heart and will be able to recognize the signs well before your dog starts feeling very much pain.

If your dog shows signs of hip dysplasia, however slight, always seek professional help from a certified veterinarian. They may be able to help you keep your dog pain free for the rest of their lives.

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