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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & Cats – Those Hips Don’t Lie!

2017-12-11 by CriticalCareDVM

If we all live long enough, we’ll develop arthritis. The same can be said for our dogs and cats. But can you imagine developing arthritis as a toddler? Unfortunately, our furry companions may be born with hip condition called hip dysplasia. This orthopedic problem is characterized by abnormal joint laxity that ultimately induces arthritis and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, arthritis, ball, coxofemoral, crepitus, DPO, dysplasia, femur, FHNE, FHNO, FHO, hip, joint, JPS, juvenile, lameness, laxity, NSAIDs, OFA, ortolani, ossification, osteotomy, pelvis, PennHip, pubic, replacement, round ligamnet, socket, symphysiodesis, TPO, Type III collagen

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