why does it happen?
what we should do for the begining stage?
how to prevent this problem not to happen again?
is that genetic problem?
Answers:
1) Hip dysplasia results from the abnormal development of the hip joint in the young dog. It may or may not be bilateral, affecting both right and left sides. It is brought about by the laxity of the muscles, connective tissue, and ligaments that should support the joint.
2) Watch the dog's weight and keep it trim. Exercise is also important but it should be the type that is muscle building and limits wear and tear on the joints. Leash walking, swimming is especially good, walking on treadmills, slow jogging, and going up and down stairs are excellent low-impact exercises.
3) The best thing you can do to prevent having a dog with hip displasia is to buy your next dog from a breeder that has the dogs OFA certified as free from having hip problems. Dogs that are free of hip problems are less likely to produce pups that will be inflicted with the disease.
4) It is usually genetic although other things can contribute to hip problems such as the dog being overweight or over exercised as a pup.
The best thing you can do is if your dog is under two get a penn hip test, this can be done at at 16 weeks and if over two get OFA testing this way you can find out the severity of the problem. There are options such as surgery but that is very expensive. Talk to your vet so you can find a solution that will work for you and your dog.
My brother owns a golden that was diagnosed with moderate hip displasia at six months old and now she is 11 years old. The dog has had no real problems with the disease. The disease was managed with exercise (mostly stairs and swimming) diet and nutrition, weight control, Glucosamine and Chondroitin along with vitamin C (ester c).
So, hip problems can be managed and the dog can live a fairly normal and pain free life.
In German Shepards, it's a genetic disorder that causes them to get arthritis. Best bet is to go to the vet so they can treat him or her before it gets any worse.
First of all, if you haven't taken your dog to the vet you need to do so. They will be able to give you a better prognosis of what exactly is going on.
Some breeds are prone to having certain diseases/complications...
There are monthly (I believe) shots that your vet can give your dog if it is arthritis. There are supplements that can help as well.
If your dog is in pain, there is aspirin you can buy for animals, not as a treatment but to relieve his/her pain temporarily.
Hopefully some information has helped...
What kind of a hip problem? Hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia means that the hip joint is not properly formed. The socket is usually too shallow to hold the ball correctly. There are varying degrees of dysplasia and it may be possible to correct with surgery. The condition is genetic. Breeding candidates should be screened and cleared of hip and elbow dysplasia before breeding. This is done by radiograph using either the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) or the PennHIP (Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program) methods. I'm not sure, but I think candidates must be at least 2 years old to be cleared.
for the shepard it Is genetic -unfortunately. feed him cherries. don't laugh. it's good for preventing the acid buildup that causes joint pain. unfortunately, suplements like asprin will cause other problems in the future, so, i dunno. i guess you gotta decide what you think is best for your dog.
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