What is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?

What Are the Symptoms of Dog Hip Dysplasia?

• The most common symptoms of canine hip dysplasia include the appearance of "limping," the inability to put full weight on the affected limb. Your dog may also have a stiff walk or a high-pitched gait after a walk.
• Other symptoms include lack of enthusiasm for exercise, reduced movement, or the affected limb turning outward more than the other limbs.
• Any clinical symptoms may become apparent as early as 5 months of age, so if you suspect any condition is causing more long-term damage, it's best to seek treatment early.

What Causes Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?

• While environmental factors such as obesity (especially at a young age), poor nutrition or lack of exercise can certainly contribute to the risk of elbow or hip dysplasia, more often genetic factors are at play.
• Fortunately, dog breeders use a Kennel Club-approved system called the Dysplasia Program to help them make breeding decisions to reduce the risk of hip and elbow problems.
• Dogs are tested and x-rayed, then given hip and elbow "scores" to inform their Estimated Breed Value (EBV). If a dog is less than average likely to pass on hip dysplasia to its puppies, it will receive a score of less than zero.
• Dogs with higher scores were more likely to give birth to puppies with affected hips.

Can Dog Hip Dysplasia Repair Itself?

• While proper treatment can significantly reduce the effects of dysplasia on your dog's elbows, hips and overall health, it is a lifelong condition that will only get worse if left untreated.

Which breeds are most prone to hip dysplasia?

• Any dog can have hip dysplasia, as it is not breed-specific. However, the condition is most common in medium to large breeds, such as golden retrievers, labradors, and german shepherds.

What is the best treatment option for hip dysplasia?

• Dogs with canine hip dysplasia respond primarily to pain relief and physical therapy. Some dogs may require surgery if the condition is severe or if conservative treatment fails.
• Dog hip braces, dog harness for large dogs with hip dysplasia, and dog wheelchairs can all help treat dogs with hip dysplasia

Lovepluspet Dog Hip Dysplasia Brace

• The Lovepluspet Dog Hip Dysplasia Brace is suitable for dogs with low back pain and early symptoms of hip dysplasia. For dogs recovering from surgery or injury, the brace also provides support for the lower back and hip area.
• It is also good for senior dogs with limited mobility. The support and stability of the hip brace helps reduce hip discomfort and inflammation for dogs while they are active.
• Hip Support Brace for Dogs helps with hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis and arthritis. The brace wraps the hip joint, stabilizes and heats the hip joint, relieves discomfort, enhances muscle activity, prevents atrophy, and enhances the bonding force between the femoral head and the acetabulum.