{"id":2911,"date":"2022-12-06T13:58:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T13:58:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prettypetskennel.com\/?p=2911"},"modified":"2023-01-05T06:38:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T06:38:05","slug":"hip-dysplasia-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prettypetskennel.com\/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Symptoms & Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As your dog runs, walks, plays, and jump around, it mostly uses its hind legs to help set themselves in motion to do whatever that they need to do. However, as your dog grows, their hip ball-and-socket joint should grow equally. What happens if that doesn\u2019t happen as your dog ages?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is what is referred to as hip dysplasia, a condition that is common among large and giant-breed dogs, but can also happen to any size and breed of dog. Hip dysplasia can be seen at a young age, but this condition manifests itself later on as your dog becomes older. This can be treated as early when detected, so knowing the symptoms and signs can greatly help your dog before it becomes worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Hip Dysplasia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hip Dysplasia or Canine Hip Dysplasia is a condition that happens in dogs as they grow and their hip joints don\u2019t develop properly. The hip joints are composed of a ball and socket, and these two should grow equally to be able to function properly and support the hip joints. If the ball and socket don\u2019t develop equally, it results in an unstable, loose hip joint that eventually deteriorates and loses function over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hip Dysplasia is an uncomfortable and painful condition that may lead to more serious problems for your dog. The loose hip joint can cause damage to the joint anatomy. If left untreated, dogs may develop osteoarthritis (AKA degenerative joint disease) wherein the abnormal hip movement affects the cartilage that causes the formation of tissue scarring and bone spurring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Symptoms of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hip dysplasia may sometimes go undetected, but several signs can be seen once they are present. They can be seen for as early as four months of age or later on as they grow older. The signs are usually similar, no matter what age your dog is. Depending on the length of this condition, severity of the condition, level of inflammation, and the looseness of the joints – symptoms may vary for each dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The common signs or symptoms of hip dysplasia in dogs<\/a><\/strong> are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n