How can I help my dog with hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia in dogs
is one of the most common skeletal conditions and certain breeds
have a genetic predisposition for it. Because this condition is
a result of the hips failing to develop properly with the
subsequent development of arthritis, there is not much you can
do to fix it once your dog is fully grown. However, there are a
number of ways you can make it more comfortable and ease any
pain caused by the condition. Large breeds such as Labrador
retrievers, Golden retrievers, German shepherds, Great Danes,
and Saint Bernards are the most commonly affected. If you have a
large breed dog, you should be on the lookout for clinical signs
of the condition, according to PetMD.com. Dogs of either gender
may exhibit a decreased level of activity and thee most common
signs include a swaying or bunny hopping gait, stiffness or a
reluctance to rise from a sitting position and decreased range
of motion in the hip joint. Lameness in dogs, including hip
dysplasia, requires r