Species: Dog
Condition: Hip Dysplasia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Hip dysplasia is a disorder in which there is a bad fit between the leg bone (femur) and the pelvis. This can lead to the bone slipping out of the socket and if this happens repeatedly, it can lead to damage to the joint, such as osteoarthritis. Hip issues are most common in older dogs of larger breeds (particularly labradors), especially if they are overfed and gain weight quickly as puppies. Although hip dysplasia can not be cured, it can often be controlled by a combination of medication and lifestyle management, in particular weight control. If this is unsuccessful, your vet may suggest hip-replacement surgery.
Breeds exposed to Hip Dysplasia – Research Reference
Border Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Wire Haired Pointer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
British Bulldog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Rottweiler Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Pug Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
French Bulldog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Doberman Pinscher – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Wire Haired Pointer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Rottweiler – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Afghan Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Border Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
British Bulldog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
French Bulldog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pug – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Hip Dysplasia or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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