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What is Hip Dysplasia?Hip Dysplasia in canines is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more sever form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joint. Hip Dysplasia is one of the most studied veterinary conditions in dogs, and the most common single cause of arthritis of the hips.
[1] The pain from arthritis
occurs due to inflammation that occurs around the joint.
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Aloe Vera contains polysaccharides, glycoproteins and salicylic acid; constituents that will support a strong immune system,
reduce inflammation, decrease pain and has a synergistic effect on other ingredients by increasing nutrient assimilation.
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Glucosamine will support the structure and junction of joints.
Yucca Schidigera supports a strong immune system, increases assimilation of nutrients and reduces fecal odor.
Vitamins & Minerals are part of a healthy diet.
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Causes and Effects
Hip Dysplasia, in dogs, is caused by a femur that does not fit correctly into the pelvic socket, or poorly developed muscles in the pelvic area. Large and giant breeds are susceptible to hip dysplasia.[1]
Symptoms
Dogs with hip dysplasia might exhibit signs of stiffness or soreness after rising from rest, reluctance to exercise, or bunny-hopping, lameness, pain, reluctance to stand on rear legs, jump up, or climb stairs, sublixation or dislocation of the hip joint, or wasting away of the muscle mass in the hip area. X-rays often confirm the presence of hip dysplasia, but X-ray features may not be present until two years of age in some dogs. Moreover, many affected dogs do not show clinical signs but some dogs manifest the problem before seven months of age, while others do not show it until well into adulthood.[1]
Long Term Pain
A dysplastic animal has probably lived with the condition since it was only a few months old, and has therefore grown up taking the chronic pain for granted and has learned to live with it. Dogs suffering such pain do not usually exhibit acute signs of pain. Sometimes, they will suddenly and abnormally sit down when walking, or refuse to walk or climb objects.[1]
Hip Dysplasia in Bulldogs
A Bulldog is the common name for a breed of dog also referred to as the English Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose. Statistics from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals indicate that of the 467 Bulldogs tested between 1979 and 2009 (36 years), 73.9% were affected by hip dysplasia, the highest among all breed.[6]
Hip Dysplasia in Golden Retrievers
The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog. Golden Retrievers possess a friendly, eager-to-please demeanor, and are the fourth most popular family dog breeds in the United States. A common disease of the Golden Retriever is hip dysplasia.[4] Statistics from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals indicate that of the 127,268 Golden Retrievers evaluated between 1974 and 2010, 19.8% were affected by hip dysplasia.[8]
Hip Dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog in the United States. Labrador Retrievers, typically, are athletic and love to swim, play catch and retrieve games, are good with young children, and for protection. Labrador Retrievers are somewhat prone to hip dysplasia. Labrador Retrievers like to eat so without adequate exercise they get fat. When they are fat, they usually develop hip dysplasia and other joint problems.[5] Statistics from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals indicate that of the 215,336 Labrador Retrievers evaluated between 1974 and 2010, 11.9% were affected by hip dysplasia.[8]
Hip Dysplasia in Cocker Spaniels
Cocker Spaniel refers to two modern breeds of dogs of the spaniel dog type: the American Cocker Spaniel and the English Cocker Spaniel. The two modern breeds are susceptible to several health problems including hip dysplasia.[7] According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, 6.5% of American Cocker Spaniel's of 12,254 dogs evaluated from 1974 to 2010 had hip dysplasia. 5.7% of English Cocker Spaniel's of 6,490 dogs evaluated had hip dysplasia.[8]