Hip dysplasia is a common orthopedic condition, especially in larger breeds, that can cause significant pain and mobility issues. Sadly, it can greatly affect your dog’s quality of life if not addressed early. Causes Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip joint doesn’t develop properly, leading to instability and excessive joint movement. Over time, this can […]
Hip Dysplasia and your dog
What is Hip Dysplasia (HD)? HD is an abnormal (dysplastic) hip joint. Normally, the femur (leg bone) articulates nicely within the pelvis, in dogs with HD the bones are abnormally formed and there is a lot of laxity and movement in their hip joint leading to abnormal stresses on the surrounding cartilage and bone and […]