{"id":59,"date":"2023-06-08T06:33:56","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T13:33:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/?p=59"},"modified":"2023-06-08T06:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T13:33:58","slug":"understanding-canine-hip-dysplasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.curemvet.com\/blog\/understanding-canine-hip-dysplasia\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Canine Hip Dysplasia\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hip dysplasia in dogs is a common canine affliction, but one not a lot of pet owners truly understand. Thankfully, though, with an expert resource like Curem Veterinary Care<\/a> at your disposal, you don\u2019t have to understand it on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Canine Orthopedic Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine that deals with bones and joints. There are many bones and joints in the feline and canine body, and many different injuries and disease processes that affect them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some orthopedic problems, such as osteoarthritis, are acquired with wear and tear over time or a broken bone due to trauma. Other canine orthopedic conditions are congenital or developmental, meaning they occur during the formation and maturation of the pets bones and joints. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canine hip dysplasia is a relatively common developmental condition most often diagnosed in large breed dogs. This hip joint malformation in dogs is most often seen in breeds like German shepherds, labrador retrievers, rottweilers, and St. Bernards, and has a genetic component. Any breed (and even cats) can be affected by hip dysplasia, however.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hip joint is a ball and socket, which consists of the ball of the femur and socket in the pelvis. If these two structures don\u2019t match up properly, serious consequences are possible. Laxity and instability in a malformed joint can lead to abnormal forces on the joint and eventual development of arthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While hip dysplasia is present in dogs from an early part of their life, it may not be as obvious in a younger dog as it is in an older dog. Symptoms might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n