While any dog can develop it. Large and giant breeds such as German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Saint Bernards, and Great Danes have likelier genetic predispositions to it.
Hip dysplasia is one of the most skeletal diseases in dogs. It is an abnormal formation of the hip joint, which includes a ball and socket, and which can lead to gradual deterioration and loss of function.
Do you know what hip dysplasia is in dogs? And what types of exercise can help a dog that has it? I spoke with Physical Therapist Ginger Jones, CCRP, at Care Center Animal Hospital in Cincinnati about the symptoms of canine hip dysplasia and some helpful exercises for dogs.
How Does Hip Dysplasia Affect Dogs?
The symptoms of hip dysplasia can vary depending on the severity of the condition, but some of the most common signs include:
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to take your dog to the vet right away for an examination. They may need x-rays or other diagnostic tests to confirm a diagnosis of hip dysplasia.
Once the condition is diagnosed, your veterinarian will work with you to create a treatment plan. This will likely involve a combination of weight management, pain relief, joint supplements, and exercises to help improve your dog’s mobility.
Well, today we have some helpful advice on how to care for your dog, help them deal and cope with the pain, and most of all help to keep those joints in good care and condition.
For some helpful advice on this important aspect of your dog’s health, take a look at today’s video.
Hip dysplasia is a very common ailment of our beloved dogs. What can we do to help our dogs who struggle with such joint and hip problems?
So take it slow, keep it steady. And one thing to do the next day is watch how your dog responds to the walking. Is he limping more the next day, or refusing to get up? That may give you a hint that things were a bit too much the prior day.
So, what’s the way to exercise your dog? Simple: Slow and Steady is the rule of thumb. You want to walk your dog at a slow and steady rate. Remember, hip dysplasia impacts the joints, so erratic running and lunging (at squirrels and other things in the neighborhood) may cause more harm the next day in your dog.
Our male gsd with hip dysplasia, what we notice the most.
Do you know what hip dysplasia is in dogs? And what types of exercise can help a dog that has it? I spoke with Physical Therapist Ginger Jones, CCRP, at Care Center Animal Hospital in Cincinnati about the symptoms of canine hip dysplasia and some helpful exercises for dogs.
Hip dysplasia is one of the most skeletal diseases in dogs. It is an abnormal formation of the hip joint, which includes a ball and socket, and which can lead to gradual deterioration and loss of function.
While any dog can develop it. Large and giant breeds such as German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Saint Bernards, and Great Danes have likelier genetic predispositions to it.