HIP DYSPLASIA HAS A GENETIC TRAIT THAT IS AFFECTED BY ENVIROMENTAL FACTORS
Hip dysplasia is the abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, causes crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a condition that begins in dogs as they grow resulting in instability and laxity of the hip joint causing progressive joint changes. Continual abnormal movement of the femoral head deforms the socket. The long-term response to this joint laxity is the progressive loss of cartilage, the development of scar tissue around the joint, and the formation of bone spurs around the ball and socket. Rapid weight gain and growth through excessive nutritional intake and inappropriate exercise can complicate the development of HD. Worst case senario is that some young dogs are put to sleep or have shortened lives in pain.
Category: Hip Dysplasia
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