| Some people often just assume their dog is getting | | | | unable to exercise as much as before. * disinterest in |
| old when he starts to limp or when there is some | | | | fetching. * problems getting up from lying down or |
| stiffness evident. Often enough this is Hip Dysplasia | | | | sitting. * limping, favoring one or both back legs, or |
| and you should take action to help eliminate | | | | stiff or unusual gait. * opting to sleep away from |
| discomfort and pain as soon as possible. It is most | | | | others. * pain when back leg is extended. * |
| common in large dogs but is also found in smaller | | | | discomfort or sensitivity when lower back or back |
| breeds from time to time. What is canine hip | | | | legs are prodded. * can't or won't jump into the car |
| dysplasia? The area affected is in and around the | | | | anymore. Hip dysplasia treatments. Dog arthritis can |
| dog's hips and it's called Hip Dysplasia. In a nutshell, | | | | be treated in a myriad of ways icluding dog |
| sometimes the hips are not shaped properly which | | | | medicines, dog supplements and even aids to help |
| can leave the dog prone to hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia | | | | make Rover happy again. One of the most popular |
| in dogs can occur in puppies from as young as 5 | | | | options is glucosamine, which has been incredibly |
| months, but the ensuing arthritis in the hips generally | | | | successful in aiding humans with osteoarthritis. Dog |
| doesn't strike Spot until he is middle aged. Dog | | | | supplements containing glucosamine chondroitin have |
| breeds susceptible to hip dysplasia. Some breeds of | | | | become one of the first treatment options. Don't |
| dogs are well known for being genetically susceptible | | | | underestimate a good night's sleep and other |
| to hip dysplasia. Mixed breed dogs can also suffer | | | | orthopedic aids as handy comfort providers such as |
| from hip dysplasia. Good breeding practices has seen | | | | special dog beds and ramps etc. For further |
| a decline in hip dysplasia numbers, but these dogs still | | | | information on glucosamine, treatments and aids click |
| have a higher than average chance of having | | | | here. Weight Management. The most prominent |
| dysplasia: * Rottweilers. * Labs and retrievers. * | | | | element to affect or enhance hip dysplasia is the |
| German shepherds. * Great Danes. * Mastiffs. * Saint | | | | dog's weight. The more your dog weighs, the more |
| Bernards. * Dobermans. Hip arthritis can also be found | | | | strain is being placed on those hips. Keeping your dog |
| in and medium sized dogs as well. Signs of hip | | | | in his healthy weight range could save him from |
| dysplasia include: * early morning stiffness. * | | | | immense pain and suffering down the track. For |
| behavioural changes and sometimes personality | | | | further information on treatments and resources for |
| changes too. * awkwardness or clumsy steps. * | | | | the dog suffering from hip dysplasia click here. |